James 2:14

Modern English Version

What does it profit, my brothers, if a man says he has faith but has no works? Can faith save him?

Cross References

Luke 6:49

But he who hears and does not obey is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently. Immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.”

Titus 1:16

They profess that they know God, but in their deeds they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and worthless for every good work.

2 Peter 1:5

For this reason make every effort to add virtue to your faith; and to your virtue, knowledge;

James 2:26

As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead.

Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only son.

Hebrews 13:9

Do not be carried away with diverse and strange teachings. It is a good thing that the heart be strengthened with grace, not with foods, which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith which works through love.

James 2:18

But a man may say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

Acts 8:21

You have neither part nor share in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.

Matthew 5:20

For I say to you that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will in no way enter the kingdom of heaven.

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you constantly to affirm, so that those who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to everyone.

1 Timothy 1:5

Now the goal of this command is love from a pure heart, and from a good conscience, and from sincere faith.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patient hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of God and our Father.

Galatians 5:13

You, brothers, have been called to liberty. Only do not use liberty to give an opportunity to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

1 Corinthians 15:2

Through it you are saved, if you keep in memory what I preached to you, unless you have believed in vain.

Acts 15:9

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

James 2:16

and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” and yet you give them nothing that the body needs, what does it profit?

1 Timothy 4:8

For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable in all things, holding promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Acts 8:13

Even Simon himself believed. And when he was baptized, he continued with Philip and was amazed as he watched the miracles and signs which were done.

Jeremiah 7:8

Behold, you trust in lying words that cannot profit.

1 Corinthians 16:22

If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, O Lord!

Romans 2:25

Circumcision indeed is of value if you keep the law, but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision.

Luke 3:11

John answered, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none. And he who has food, let him do likewise.”

James 1:16

Do not be led astray, my beloved brothers.