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James 2:17
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In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
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James 2:17 in Other Translations
KJV
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Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
ESV
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So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
NLT
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So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.
MSG
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Isn't it obvious that God-talk without God-acts is outrageous nonsense?
CSB
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In the same way faith, if it doesn't have works, is dead by itself.
James 2:17 In-Context
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Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food.
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If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?
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In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
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But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
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You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
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ver 20,26;
Galatians 5:6
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