Verse Comparison: James 2:17
American Standard Version
Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.
Amplified® Bible
So also faith, if it does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead).
Contemporary English Version
Faith that doesn't lead us to do good deeds is all alone and dead!
Darby English Version
So also faith, if it have not works, is dead by itself.
Good News Bible
So it is with faith: if it is alone and includes no actions, then it is dead.
International Standard Version
In the same way, faith by itself, if it does not have any works, is dead.
King James Version
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
New American Standard Bible
Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, {being} by itself.
New International Version
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
New King James Version
Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Even so faith, if it has no works, has perished.
Young's Literal Translation
so also the faith, if it may not have works, is dead by itself.
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