James 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 2:17 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. alone: Gr. by itself" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 2:17 — KJV
“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. alone: Gr. by itself”
— James 2:17 (KJV)
James 2:17 in Context — About the Book of James
James, the Lord's brother, writes the New Testament's wisdom book — blunt, practical, allergic to empty religion. Ask God for wisdom and He gives generously; faith without works is dead; the tongue is a fire; and the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Cross-References for James 2:17
“And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.”
Shares key themes with James 2:17: even, hath, works
“Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, and give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass offering. in the day...: or, in the day of his being found guilty: Heb. in the day of his trespass”
Shares key themes with James 2:17: even, hath, being
“Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations. Hell: or, The grave chief...: Heb. leaders, or, great goats”
Shares key themes with James 2:17: even, hath, dead
“Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! behold, my soul hath not been polluted: for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither came there abominable flesh into my mouth.”
Shares key themes with James 2:17: even, hath, itself
“And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?”
Shares key themes with James 2:17: even, hath, works
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