James 2:18

Good News Translation

But someone will say, “One person has faith, another has actions.” My answer is, “Show me how anyone can have faith without actions. I will show you my faith by my actions.”

Cross References

Romans 14:23

But if they have doubts about what they eat, God condemns them when they eat it, because their action is not based on faith. And anything that is not based on faith is sin.

Romans 3:28

For we conclude that a person is put right with God only through faith, and not by doing what the Law commands.

Romans 4:6

This is what David meant when he spoke of the happiness of the person whom God accepts as righteous, apart from anything that person does:

Romans 8:1

There is no condemnation now for those who live in union with Christ Jesus.

Romans 9:19

But one of you will say to me, “If this is so, how can God find fault with anyone? Who can resist God's will?”

1 Corinthians 13:2

I may have the gift of inspired preaching; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains—but if I have no love, I am nothing.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Anyone who is joined to Christ is a new being; the old is gone, the new has come.

2 Corinthians 7:1

All these promises are made to us, my dear friends. So then, let us purify ourselves from everything that makes body or soul unclean, and let us be completely holy by living in awe of God.

Galatians 5:6

For when we are in union with Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor the lack of it makes any difference at all; what matters is faith that works through love.

1 Timothy 1:5

The purpose of this order is to arouse the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a genuine faith.

Titus 2:7

In all things you yourself must be an example of good behavior. Be sincere and serious in your teaching.

Hebrews 11:31

It was faith that kept the prostitute Rahab from being killed with those who disobeyed God, for she gave the Israelite spies a friendly welcome.

Hebrews 11:33

Through faith they fought whole countries and won. They did what was right and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 11:6

No one can please God without faith, for whoever comes to God must have faith that God exists and rewards those who seek him.

James 2:14

My friends, what good is it for one of you to say that you have faith if your actions do not prove it? Can that faith save you?

James 3:13

Are there any of you who are wise and understanding? You are to prove it by your good life, by your good deeds performed with humility and wisdom.