James 2:17
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.In other versions
Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.
ASV
Even so faith without works is dead.
BBE
So also faith, if it have not works, is dead by itself.
DBY
Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.
WEB
so also the faith, if it may not have works, is dead by itself.
YLT
Even so faith, if it has not works, is dead, being alone.
ENG
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
WBT
So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.
BSB
In context
15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
16And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
17Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
18Yea, 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.
19Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.