James 2:20
James · New Testament · Chapter 2
“But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?”James 2:20
What Does James 2:20 Mean?
James 2:20 is found in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to James 2:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 7:21“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”James 2:26“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”Micah 6:8“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”Matthew 7:26“And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:”James 2:17“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”Proverbs 12:11“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”Romans 2:1“Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.”Matthew 15:9“But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”Mark 7:7“Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”John 13:17“If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.”Romans 1:21“Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.”Romans 3:20“Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.”Job 11:12“For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.”1 Corinthians 15:14“And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.”James 1:26“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.”Revelation 2:26“And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:”Psalms 94:8“Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?”Galatians 6:3“For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.”Job 11:11“For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?”Jeremiah 2:5“Thus saith the LORD, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?”
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