James 2:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 2:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 2:18 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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 fait..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 2:18 — KJV
“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. without: some copies read, by”
— James 2:18 (KJV)
James 2:18 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 2:18
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with James 2:18: may, say, hast
“And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left in thine house shall come and crouch to him for a piece of silver and a morsel of bread, and shall say, Put me, I pray thee, into one of the priests' offices, that I may eat a piece of bread. Put: Heb. Join one of...: or, somewhat about the priesthood”
Shares key themes with James 2:18: may, say, some
“Who hath declared from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that we may say, He is righteous? yea, there is none that sheweth, yea, there is none that declareth, yea, there is none that heareth your words.”
Shares key themes with James 2:18: yea, may, say
“And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?”
Shares key themes with James 2:18: yea, say, hast
“Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.”
Shares key themes with James 2:18: say, faith, some
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