James 2:19-21
New Testament for Everyone
19 You believe that “God is one”? Well and good! The demons believe that, too, and they tremble! 20 Do you want to know, you stupid person, that faith without works is lifeless? 21 Wasn’t Abraham our father justified by his works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar?
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James 2:19-21
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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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- James 2:20 Some early manuscripts dead
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