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19 You believe that God is one[a]? You do well. Even the demons believe and shudder!

Faith Is Perfected By Works

20 But do you want to know[b], O empty[c] person, that faith without works is useless[d]? 21 Abraham our father— was he not declared-righteous by works[e], having offered Isaac his son on the altar?

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Footnotes

  1. James 2:19 Or, this may be a statement. ‘Believe’ is the same root word as ‘faith’. Even the demons have this kind of faith.
  2. James 2:20 Or, are you willing to recognize, or acknowledge.
  3. James 2:20 Or, senseless.
  4. James 2:20 Or, inactive, unproductive, idle.
  5. James 2:21 That is, by faith with works, the subject under discussion. A ‘Yes’ answer is expected.

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