James 2:18 - Good News Bible (Catholic edition in Septuagint order)But someone will say, “One person has faith, another has actions.” My answer is, “Show me how anyone can have faith without actions. I will show you my faith by my actions.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769Yea, 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionBut someone will say [to you then], You [say you] have faith, and I have [good] works. Now you show me your [alleged] faith apart from any [good] works [if you can], and I by [good] works [of obedience] will show you my faith. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from thy works, and I by my works will show thee my faith. See the chapterCommon English BibleSomeone might claim, “You have faith and I have action.” But how can I see your faith apart from your actions? Instead, I’ll show you my faith by putting it into practice in faithful action. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionNow someone may say: "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works! But I will show you my faith by means of works. See the chapter |