James 2:17 meaning and explanation
So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.
James 2:17, Berean Standard Bible
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James has just pictured a rich visitor receiving a seat of honor while a poor man is told to stand, and from that example he draws a principle about faith itself. The Greek word pistis means trust or conviction, and James insists that genuine trust in God expresses itself in how a person treats others.
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