James 2:14

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Can such faith save him?

Cross References

Luke 6:49

But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The river crashed against it, and immediately it collapsed. And the destruction of that house was great.’

Titus 1:16

They claim to know God,  but they deny him by their works.  They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

2 Peter 1:5

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge,

James 2:26

For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac.  He received the promises and yet he was offering his one and only son,

Hebrews 13:9

Don’t be led astray by various kinds of strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established by grace and not by food regulations, since those who observe them have not benefited.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision accomplishes anything; what matters is faith  working through love.

James 2:18

But someone will say, ‘You have faith, and I have works.’  Show me your faith without works, and I will show you faith by my works.

Acts 8:21

You have no part or share in this matter, because your heart is not right before God.

Matthew 5:20

For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy.  I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

1 Timothy 1:5

Now the goal of our instruction is love  that comes from a pure heart,  a good conscience,  and a sincere faith.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

We recall, in the presence of our God and Father,  your work produced by faith,  your labour motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 5:13

For you were called  to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity  for the flesh, but serve one another through love.

1 Corinthians 15:2

and by which you are being saved, if you hold to the message I preached to you #– #unless you believed in vain.

Acts 15:9

He made no distinction between us and them,  cleansing their hearts by faith.

James 2:16

and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, stay warm, and be well fed,’ but you don’t give them what the body needs, what good is it?

1 Timothy 4:8

For the training of the body has limited benefit,  but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Acts 8:13

Even Simon himself believed. And after he was baptised, he followed Philip everywhere and was amazed as he observed the signs and great miracles  that were being performed.

Jeremiah 7:8

But look, you keep trusting in deceitful words that cannot help.

1 Corinthians 16:22

If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Our Lord, come!

Romans 2:25

Circumcision benefits you if you observe the law; but if you are a lawbreaker, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.

Luke 3:11

He replied to them, ‘The one who has two shirts must share with someone who has none, and the one who has food must do the same.’

James 1:16

Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.