James 2:14

New American Bible - revised edition

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?

Cross References

Luke 6:49

But the one who listens and does not act is like a person who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, it collapsed at once and was completely destroyed.”

Titus 1:16

They claim to know God, but by their deeds they deny him. They are vile and disobedient and unqualified for any good deed.

2 Peter 1:5

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

James 2:26

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

Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham, when put to the test, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer his only son,

Hebrews 13:9

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teaching. It is good to have our hearts strengthened by grace and not by foods, which do not benefit those who live by them.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love. Be Not Misled.

James 2:18

Indeed someone may say, “You have faith and I have works.” Demonstrate your faith to me without works, and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works.

Acts 8:21

You have no share or lot in this matter, for your heart is not upright before God.

Matthew 5:20

I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Teaching About Anger.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy. Advice to Titus. I want you to insist on these points, that those who have believed in God be careful to devote themselves to good works; these are excellent and beneficial to others.

1 Timothy 1:5

The aim of this instruction is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father,

Galatians 5:13

For you were called for freedom, brothers. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve one another through love.

1 Corinthians 15:2

Through it you are also being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you, unless you believed in vain.

Acts 15:9

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

James 2:16

and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,” but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it?

1 Timothy 4:8

for, while physical training is of limited value, devotion is valuable in every respect, since it holds a promise of life both for the present and for the future.

Acts 8:13

Even Simon himself believed and, after being baptized, became devoted to Philip; and when he saw the signs and mighty deeds that were occurring, he was astounded.

Jeremiah 7:8

But look at you! You put your trust in deceptive words to your own loss!

1 Corinthians 16:22

If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Marana tha.

Romans 2:25

Circumcision, to be sure, has value if you observe the law; but if you break the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.

Luke 3:11

He said to them in reply, “Whoever has two tunics should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.”

James 1:16

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers: