James 2

1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.KJRV — James 2:1

2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;KJRV — James 2:2

3 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:KJRV — James 2:3

4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?KJRV — James 2:4

5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor (Psalms 22:24; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 11:5; Luke 4:18) of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?KJRV — James 2:5

6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich (Luke 12:21; 1 Timothy 6:17; Revelation 2:9) men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?KJRV — James 2:6

7 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?KJRV — James 2:7

8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou (Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 5:43; Matthew 19:19; Matthew 22:39; Mark 12:31; Luke 10:27; Romans 13:9; Galatians 5:14) shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,Leviticus 19:18 ye do well:KJRV — James 2:8

9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.KJRV — James 2:9

10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. Deut 27:26Deuteronomy 27:26 Gal 3:10Galatians 3:10KJRV — James 2:10

11 For he that said, Do not commit adulteryExodus 20:14 , said also, Do not killExodus 20:13. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. Exod 20:14,13Exodus 20:13KJRV — James 2:11

12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.KJRV — James 2:12

13 For he shall have judgment (Matthew 18:35; Mark 11:26) without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.KJRV — James 2:13

14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?KJRV — James 2:14

15 If a brother or sister be naked, (Matthew 25:36) and destitute of daily food,KJRV — James 2:15

16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?KJRV — James 2:16

17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.KJRV — James 2:17

18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.KJRV — James 2:18

19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.KJRV — James 2:19

20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?KJRV — James 2:20

21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered (Genesis 22:12; Genesis 26:5) Isaac his son upon the altar?KJRV — James 2:21

22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?KJRV — James 2:22

23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed (Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:3; Galatians 3:6) God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness:Genesis 15:6 and he was called the Friend (Isaiah 41:8) of God.Isaiah 41:8KJRV — James 2:23

24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.KJRV — James 2:24

25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?KJRV — James 2:25

26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.KJRV — James 2:26