James 2:18

KJV1611 – Modern English

Yes, someone will say, You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    But someone will say, 'You have faith, and I have works.' Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Yea,{G235} a man{G5100} will say,{G2046} Thou{G4771} hast{G2192} faith,{G4102} and I{G2504} have{G2192} works:{G2041} show{G1166} me{G3427} thy{G4675} faith{G4102} apart{G1537} from [thy]{G4675} works,{G2041} and I{G2504} by{G1537} my{G3450} works{G2041} will show{G1166} thee{G4671} [my]{G3450} faith.{G4102}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Yea{G235}, a man{G5100} may say{G2046}{(G5692)}, Thou{G4771} hast{G2192}{(G5719)} faith{G4102}, and I{G2504} have{G2192}{(G5719)} works{G2041}: shew{G1166}{(G5657)} me{G3427} thy{G4675} faith{G4102} without{G1537} thy{G4675} works{G2041}, and I{G2504} will shew{G1166}{(G5692)} thee{G4671} my{G3450} faith{G4102} by{G1537} my{G3450} works{G2041}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Ye and a man myght saye: Thou hast fayth and I have dedes: Shewe me thy fayth by thy dedes: and I will shewe the my fayth by my dedes.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Ye & a man might saye: Thou hast faith, and I haue dedes: Shewe me thy faith by thy dedes: and I wil shewe the my faith by my dedes.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But some man might say, Thou hast the faith, and I haue woorkes: shewe me thy faith out of thy woorkes, and I will shewe thee my faith by my woorkes.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But some man wyll say, thou hast fayth and I haue deedes: shewe me thy fayth by thy deedes, and I wyll shewe thee my faith by my deedes.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Yes, a man will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    But say may some one, Thou hast faith, and I have works, shew me thy faith out of thy works, and I will shew thee out of my works my faith:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from `thy' works, and I by my works will show thee `my' faith.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from [thy] works, and I by my works will show thee [my] faith.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But a man may say, You have faith and I have works; let me see your faith without your works, and I will make my faith clear to you by my works.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Yes, a man will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But someone will say,“You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith without works and I will show you faith by my works.

Referenced Verses

  • Jas 3:13 : 13 Who is wise and endowed with knowledge among you? Let him show by good conduct his works with the meekness of wisdom.
  • Titus 2:7 : 7 In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,
  • Titus 2:11-14 : 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a special people, zealous for good works.
  • Jas 2:14 : 14 What does it profit, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?
  • Gal 5:6 : 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision matters nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.
  • Jas 2:22-25 : 22 Do you see how faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. And he was called the Friend of God. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. 25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way?
  • 1 Tim 1:5 : 5 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith:
  • Heb 11:6 : 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
  • Heb 11:31 : 31 By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.
  • Heb 11:33 : 33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
  • 1 Thess 1:3-9 : 3 Remembering constantly your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the presence of God our Father; 4 Knowing, beloved brothers, your election by God. 5 For our gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and in full conviction; as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake. 6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit: 7 So that you became examples to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. 9 For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entrance we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; 10 And to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come.
  • Matt 7:16-17 : 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
  • Rom 3:28 : 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.
  • Rom 8:1 : 1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
  • Rom 14:23 : 23 But whoever doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin.
  • 1 Cor 13:2 : 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.
  • 2 Cor 5:17 : 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
  • 2 Cor 7:1 : 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
  • Rom 4:6 : 6 Even as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works,

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Jas 2:13-17
    5 verses
    88%

    13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.

    14 What does it profit, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?

    15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food,

    16 and one of you says to them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled, but you do not give them the things needed for the body, what does it profit?

    17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

  • Jas 2:19-26
    8 verses
    88%

    19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. The demons also believe, and tremble.

    20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?

    21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?

    22 Do you see how faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect?

    23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. And he was called the Friend of God.

    24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.

    25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way?

    26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

  • Rom 3:27-28
    2 verses
    71%

    27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith.

    28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.

  • Rom 4:2-6
    5 verses
    71%

    2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has reason to boast; but not before God.

    3 For what does the scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness.

    4 Now to him who works, the reward is not given of grace, but as a debt.

    5 But to him who does not work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

    6 Even as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works,

  • Gal 2:16
    70%

    16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by the faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.

  • Eph 2:8-9
    2 verses
    70%

    8 For by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

    9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

  • Gal 3:5-6
    2 verses
    69%

    5 He who ministers to you the Spirit and works miracles among you, does he do it by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith?

    6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

  • Rom 1:17
    69%

    17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, 'The just shall live by faith.'

  • Titus 3:8
    69%

    8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

  • Jas 1:22-23
    2 verses
    68%

    22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

    23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror;

  • John 10:37-38
    2 verses
    68%

    37 If I do not do the works of my Father, do not believe me.

    38 But if I do, though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in me, and I in him.

  • Jas 1:3
    67%

    3 Knowing this, that the testing of your faith produces patience.

  • John 6:28-29
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    28 Then they said to him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?

    29 Jesus answered and said to them, This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.

  • Gal 6:4
    67%

    4 But let every man examine his own work, and then he shall have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

  • Gal 3:11-12
    2 verses
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    11 But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for 'The just shall live by faith.'

    12 And the law is not of faith, but 'The man who does them shall live in them.'

  • Rom 10:8
    67%

    8 But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart"—that is, the word of faith which we preach,

  • Titus 1:16
    67%

    16 They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.

  • Rom 14:22
    67%

    22 Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself in what he approves.

  • Heb 11:6
    67%

    6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

  • Heb 10:38
    67%

    38 Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

  • Rom 2:6
    67%

    6 Who will render to each person according to his deeds:

  • John 14:11
    66%

    11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the sake of the works themselves.

  • Rom 10:17
    66%

    17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

  • Heb 11:1
    66%

    1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

  • Rom 2:13
    66%

    13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.

  • Jas 3:13
    65%

    13 Who is wise and endowed with knowledge among you? Let him show by good conduct his works with the meekness of wisdom.

  • Mark 11:22
    65%

    22 And Jesus answering said to them, Have faith in God.

  • Gal 5:6
    65%

    6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision matters nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.