James 2:17
King James Version (public domain)
Traditionally attributed to James · 1st century AD · Brother of Jesus and leader of the church in Jerusalem
James 2:17 in the King James Version reads:
17Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
What it says
The chapter condemns partiality toward the rich over the poor in assemblies and teaches that faith without works is dead, citing Abraham and Rahab as examples of justification through works.
Where it is
James 2:17 appears in James chapter 2 of the King James Version. You can also open the single-verse page for James 2:17.
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