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James 2:18-22 New English Translation (NET)

18. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith without works and I will show you faith by my works.

19. You believe that God is one; well and good. Even the demons believe that – and tremble with fear.

20. But would you like evidence, you empty fellow, that faith without works is useless?

21. Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?

22. You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works.

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