James 2:18

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James 2:16–20 · Berean Standard Bible

16 If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

17 So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.

18 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.

19 You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

20 O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?

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James 2:14

What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

James 2:22

You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did.

Romans 14:23

But the one who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that is not from faith is sin.

1 Corinthians 13:2

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. All that matters is faith, expressed through love.

Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Hebrews 11:31

By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.

James 2:23

And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

James 2:24

As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.

James 2:25

In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route?

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Matthew 7:17

Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.

Romans 8:1

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:4

Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,

1 Thessalonians 1:5

because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.

1 Thessalonians 1:7

As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

1 Thessalonians 1:8

For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.

1 Thessalonians 1:9

For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God

1 Thessalonians 1:10

and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.

1 Timothy 1:5

The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

Titus 2:7

In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Titus 2:11

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.

Titus 2:12

It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

Titus 2:13

as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Titus 2:14

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.