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James 2:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
James 2:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
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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- 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.
- James 2:20 Or, are you willing to recognize, or acknowledge.
- James 2:20 Or, senseless.
- James 2:20 Or, inactive, unproductive, idle.
- James 2:21 That is, by faith with works, the subject under discussion. A ‘Yes’ answer is expected.
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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