James 2:20

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Summary

James 2:20

But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

O vain

That

James 2:14

General references

1 Corinthians 15:14

Bible References

O vain

If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, then his religion is useless and he deceives himself.

Surely He knows which people are worthless.
If He sees iniquity, will He not take note of it?

Pay attention, you stupid people!
Fools, when will you be wise?

The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.

This is what the Lord says:

What fault did your fathers find in Me
that they went so far from Me,
followed worthless idols,
and became worthless themselves?

For though they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God or show gratitude. Instead, their thinking became nonsense, and their senseless minds were darkened.

But someone will say, “How are the dead raised? What kind of body will they have when they come?”

For if anyone considers himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on the elemental forces of the world, and not based on Christ.

Some have deviated from these and turned aside to fruitless discussion.

For there are also many rebellious people, full of empty talk and deception, especially those from Judaism.

That

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

General references

and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation is without foundation, and so is your faith.