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James 2:17-19
New English Translation
James 2:17-19
New English Translation
17 So also faith, if it does not have works, is dead being by itself. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.”[a] Show me your faith without works and I will show you faith by[b] my works. 19 You believe that God is one; well and good.[c] Even the demons believe that—and tremble with fear.[d]
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- James 2:18 tn There is considerable doubt about where the words of the “someone” end and where James’ reply begins. Some see the quotation running to the end of v. 18; others to the end of v. 19. But most punctuate as shown above. The “someone” is then an objector, and the sense of his words is something like, “Some have faith; others have works; don’t expect everyone to have both.” James’ reply is that faith cannot exist or be seen without works.
- James 2:18 tn Or “from.”
- James 2:19 tn Grk “you do well.”
- James 2:19 tn Grk “believe and tremble.” The words “with fear” are implied.
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