James (Jacob) 2:18

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.
World English Bible (WEB)
Yea{G235}, a man{G5100} may say{G2046}{(G5692)}, Thou{G4771} hast{G2192}{(G5719)} faith{G4102}, and I{G2504} have{G2192}{(G5719)} works{G2041}: shew{G1166}{(G5657)} me{G3427} thy{G4675} faith{G4102} without{G1537} thy{G4675} works{G2041}, and I{G2504} will shew{G1166}{(G5692)} thee{G4671} my{G3450} faith{G4102} by{G1537} my{G3450} works{G2041}.
KJV with Strongs
(18) Yet someone will say, "You have believing faith and I myself have works. Show me your believing faith without the works and I myself will show you my believing faith from my works."
The F.O.G
[18] Someone might argue, "You have faith; I have actions." Show me your faith without actions, and I'll show you my faith by what I do.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
But say may some one, Thou hast faith, and I have works, shew me thy faith out of thy works, and I will shew thee out of my works my faith:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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James (Jacob) 2:18

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