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 my works.(A) 19 You believe that God is one. Good! Even the demons believe—and they shudder.(B)

20 Senseless person! Are you willing to learn that faith without works is useless?

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Footnotes

  1. 2:18 The quotation may end here or after v. 18b or v. 19.

18 But someone may say, “You have faith, and I have actions.” Show me your faith without any actions, and I will show you my faith by my actions. 19 You believe that there is one God. That’s fine! Even the demons believe that and tremble with fear. 20 Do you want proof, you foolish person, that faith without actions is worthless?

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