But those who have doubts are condemned if they eat, because they do not act from faith; for whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.
James 2:18 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional But someone 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. Higit pang mga bersyonKing 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 those who have doubts are condemned if they eat, because they do not act from faith; for whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.
For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.
So also David speaks of the blessedness of those to whom God reckons righteousness apart from works:
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
You will say to me then, “Why then does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?”
And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God.
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith working through love.
But the aim of such instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.
Show yourself in all respects a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, gravity,
By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace.
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,
And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you?
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.