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James 2:13-16 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

13. For judgment is without mercy toward him who has not shown mercy. But mercy exalts itself above judgment.

14. My brothers, what benefit is there if someone claims to have faith, but he does not have works? How would faith be able to save him?

15. So if a brother or sister is naked and daily in need of food,

16. and if anyone of you were to say to them: "Go in peace, keep warm and nourished," and yet not give them the things that are necessary for the body, of what benefit is this?

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