But he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, because it is not of faith; for whatsoever is not of faith, is sin.
James 2:18 - Wesley's New Testament 1755 But one will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works. Shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But someone will say [to you then], You [say you] have faith, and I have [good] works. Now you show me your [alleged] faith apart from any [good] works [if you can], and I by [good] works [of obedience] will show you my faith. American Standard Version (1901) Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from thy works, and I by my works will show thee my faith. Common English Bible Someone might claim, “You have faith and I have action.” But how can I see your faith apart from your actions? Instead, I’ll show you my faith by putting it into practice in faithful action. Catholic Public Domain Version Now someone may say: "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works! But I will show you my faith by means of works. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But some man will say: Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without works; and I will shew thee, by works, my faith. |
But he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, because it is not of faith; for whatsoever is not of faith, is sin.
Nay, but by the law of faith. We conclude then, that a man is justified by faith, without the works of the law.
So David also describeth the happiness of the man, to whom God imputeth righteousness without works:
Therefore there is now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith so as to remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.
Therefore if any one be in Christ, there is a new creation: the old things are passed way; behold, all things are become new:
Having therefore, beloved, these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from all pollution of the flesh and of the spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith which worketh by love.
Whereas the end of the commandment is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience, and faith unfeigned,
in doctrine, uncorruptness, seriousness, Sound speech that cannot be reproved;
By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with them that believed not, having received the spies with peace.
Who by faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God, must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
What doth it profit, my brethren, tho' a man say he hath faith, and have not works?
Who is a wise and knowing man among you? Let him shew by a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.