James 2:14

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

What does it profit, my brethren, if a man says he has faith but has not works? Can his faith save him?

Cross References

Luke 6:49

But he who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation; against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.”

Titus 1:16

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

2 Peter 1:5

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

James 2:26

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so faith apart from works is dead.

Hebrews 11:17

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

Hebrews 13:9

Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited their adherents.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any avail, but faith working through love.

James 2:18

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

Acts 8:21

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

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.

Titus 3:8

The saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men.

1 Timothy 1:5

whereas the aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith.

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.

Galatians 5:13

For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love be servants of one another.

1 Corinthians 15:2

by which you are saved, if you hold it fast—unless you believed in vain.

Acts 15:9

and he made no distinction between us and them, but cleansed their hearts by faith.

James 2:16

and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what does it profit?

1 Timothy 4:8

for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Acts 8:13

Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles performed, he was amazed.

Jeremiah 7:8

“Behold, you trust in deceptive words to no avail.

1 Corinthians 16:22

If any one has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!

Romans 2:25

Circumcision indeed is of value if you obey the law; but if you break the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision.

Luke 3:11

And he answered them, “He who has two coats, let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.”

James 1:16

Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.