And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
James 2:17 - The Text-Critical English New Testament In the same way faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So also faith, if it does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead). American Standard Version (1901) Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself. Common English Bible In the same way, faith is dead when it doesn’t result in faithful activity. Catholic Public Domain Version Thus even faith, if it does not have works, is dead, in and of itself. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version So faith also, if it have not works, is dead in itself. |
And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
If I give away all my possessions to feed others, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but do not have love, I receive no benefit.
For in Christ Jesus neither does circumcision have any significance, nor uncircumcision, but what matters is faith working through love.
remembering without ceasing, in the presence of our God and Father, your work of faith, your labor of love, and your endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith.
What is the benefit, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?
For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.