James 2:17

“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for James 2:17

Euen so faith, if it hath not works, is dead being alone.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, {being} by itself.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Even so faith without works is dead.
- Basic English Bible

So also faith, if it have not works, is dead by itself.
- Darby Bible

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
- Webster's Bible

So also faith, if it is unaccompanied by obedience, has no life in it--so long as it stands alone.
- Weymouth Bible

Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.
- World English Bible

So also feith, if it hath not werkis, is deed in it silf.
- Wycliffe Bible

so also the faith, if it may not have works, is dead by itself.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for James 2:17

Wesley's Notes for James 2:17


2:17 So likewise that faith which hath not works is a mere dead, empty notion; of no more profit to him that hath it, than the bidding the naked be clothed is to him.



People's Bible Notes for James 2:17


Jas 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works. Faith that has no power to bring one to obedience and to sway the life is as worthless as good wishes which end in words. Is dead, being alone. It cannot stand alone and be of any avail. Only when it shows its power in works is it of the slightest value.

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