Verse Comparison: James 2:26
American Standard Version
For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.
Amplified® Bible
For as the human body apart from the spirit is lifeless, so faith apart from [its] works of obedience is also dead.
Contemporary English Version
Anyone who doesn't breathe is dead, and faith that doesn't do anything is just as dead!
Darby English Version
For as the body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.
Good News Bible
So then, as the body without the spirit is dead, also faith without actions is dead.
International Standard Version
For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.
King James Version
For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
New American Standard Bible
For just as the body without {the} spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.
New International Version
As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.
New King James Version
For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For just as the body without the spirit will die, so also faith without works will die.
Young's Literal Translation
for as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also the faith apart from the works is dead.
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