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James 2:19-24
New International Version
James 2:19-24
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) 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together,(E) and his faith was made complete by what he did.(F) 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,”[b](G) and he was called God’s friend.(H) 24 You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.
Footnotes
- James 2:20 Some early manuscripts dead
- James 2:23 Gen. 15:6
James 2:19-24
King James Version
James 2:19-24
King James Version
19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
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James 2:19-24
New Living Translation
James 2:19-24
New Living Translation
19 You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God.[a] Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror. 20 How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless?
21 Don’t you remember that our ancestor Abraham was shown to be right with God by his actions when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see, his faith and his actions worked together. His actions made his faith complete. 23 And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”[b] He was even called the friend of God.[c] 24 So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.
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