James 2:18 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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.
20But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 John 3:18
Believers are called to love not just in word but in action.
James 1:22
Both verses stress the importance of being doers of the word.
Romans 10:9
Confession of faith is important, but it must be accompanied by action.
Source: James 2:18