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18 (A)But someone will say, “You have faith; and I have works. Show me your (B)faith without the works, and I will (C)show you my faith (D)by my works.” 19 You believe that [a](E)God is one. (F)You do well; (G)the demons also believe, and shudder. 20 But are you willing to recognize, (H)you foolish fellow, that (I)faith without works is useless?

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  1. James 2:19 One early ms there is one God

18 Someone 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. 19 It’s good that you believe that God is one. Ha! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble with fear. 20 Are you so slow? Do you need to be shown that faith without actions has no value at all?

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