James 2:26

New International Reader's Version

A person’s body without their spirit is dead. In the same way, faith without good deeds is dead.

Cross References

Psalm 104:29

When you turn your face away from them, they are terrified. When you take away their breath, they die and turn back into dust.

Psalm 146:4

When they die, they return to the ground. On that day their plans come to nothing.

Ecclesiastes 12:7

Remember your Creator before you return to the dust you came from. Remember him before your spirit goes back to God who gave it.

Isaiah 2:22

Stop trusting in mere human beings, who can’t help you. They only live for a little while. What good are they?

Luke 23:46

Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my life.” After he said this, he took his last breath.

Galatians 5:6

Circumcision and uncircumcision aren’t worth anything to those who believe in Christ Jesus. The only thing that really counts is faith that shows itself through love.

James 2:14

Suppose a person claims to have faith but doesn’t act on their faith. My brothers and sisters, can this kind of faith save them?

James 2:17

It is the same with faith. If it doesn’t cause us to do something, it’s dead.

James 2:20

You foolish person! Do you want proof that faith without good deeds is useless?