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19 Thou believest that [a]God is one; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and shudder. 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is barren? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?

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  1. James 2:19 Some ancient authorities read there is one God.

19 You believe that there is one God.(A) Good! Even the demons believe that(B)—and shudder.

20 You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless[a]?(C) 21 Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?(D)

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  1. James 2:20 Some early manuscripts dead