James 2:14

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Surely that faith cannot save, can it?

Cross References

Jeremiah 7:8

Here you are, trusting in deceptive words to no avail.

Matthew 5:20

For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 3:11

In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none, and whoever has food must do likewise.”

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. When the river burst against it, it quickly collapsed, and great was the ruin of that house.”

Acts 15:9

and in cleansing their hearts by faith he has made no distinction between them and us.

Acts 8:13

Even Simon himself believed. After being baptized, he stayed constantly with Philip and was amazed when he saw the signs and great miracles that took place.

Acts 8:21

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

Romans 2:25

Circumcision indeed is of value if you obey the law, but if you are a transgressor of the law your circumcision has become uncircumcision.

1 Corinthians 15:2

through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you—unless you have come to believe in vain.

1 Corinthians 16:22

Let anyone be accursed who has no love for the Lord. Our Lord, come!

Galatians 5:13

For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become enslaved to one another.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith working through love.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 1:5

But the aim of such instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.

1 Timothy 4:8

for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

Titus 1:16

They profess to know God, but they deny him by their actions; they are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.

Titus 3:8

The saying is sure. I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.

Hebrews 11:17

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

Hebrews 13:9

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by regulations about food, which have not benefited those who observe them.

James 1:16

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers and sisters.

James 2:16

and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,” and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that?

James 2:18

But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from works, and I by my works will show you faith.

James 2:26

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

2 Peter 1:5

For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with excellence, and excellence with knowledge,