James 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 2:20 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 2:20 — KJV
“But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?”
— James 2:20 (KJV)
James 2:20 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 2:20
“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. spirit: or, breath”
Shares key themes with James 2:20: faith, without, works
“Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.”
Shares key themes with James 2:20: know, vain, without
“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”
Shares key themes with James 2:20: know, faith, works
“For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.”
Shares key themes with James 2:20: know, vain, faith
“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, principles...: or, word of the beginning of”
Shares key themes with James 2:20: faith, works, dead
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