James 2:14

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

Cross References (29)

  • Matthew 7:26–27 (38)

    But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.

  • Matthew 7:21–23 (24)

    Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father

  • James 1:22–25 (20)

    Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

  • Luke 6:49 (19)

    But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation

  • Titus 1:16 (18)

    They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good d

  • 2 Peter 1:5 (9)

    For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

  • James 2:26 (8)

    As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

  • Galatians 5:6 (7)

    For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself throu

  • 1 Corinthians 13:2–3 (7)

    If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to mov

  • Hebrews 11:17 (7)

    By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer

  • Hebrews 13:9 (6)

    Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and n

  • Hebrews 11:7–8 (6)

    By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemn

  • James 2:18 (5)

    But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith

  • Ephesians 2:8–10 (5)

    For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

  • Titus 3:8 (4)

    This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care

  • Acts 8:21 (4)

    You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.

  • Matthew 5:20 (4)

    For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdo

  • 1 Corinthians 15:2 (3)

    By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.

  • 1 John 5:4–5 (3)

    because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.

  • Acts 15:9 (3)

    He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.

  • 1 Timothy 1:5 (3)

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

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (3)

    and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in ou

  • Galatians 5:13 (2)

    For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve on

  • James 2:16 (1)

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

  • Acts 8:13 (0)

    Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracl

  • 1 Timothy 4:8 (0)

    For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life

  • Jeremiah 7:8 (-2)

    But look, you keep trusting in deceptive words to no avail.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:22 (-3)

    If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!

  • Romans 2:25 (-5)

    Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.