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James 2:19-21
Contemporary English Version
James 2:19-21
Contemporary English Version
19 You surely believe there is only one God. That's fine. Even demons believe this, and it makes them shake with fear.
20 Does some stupid person want proof that faith without deeds is useless? 21 (A) Well, our ancestor Abraham pleased God by putting his son Isaac on the altar to sacrifice him.
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James 2:19-21
New International Version
James 2:19-21
New International Version
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)
Footnotes
- James 2:20 Some early manuscripts dead
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