James 2:18 But someone may say, “You [claim to] have faith and I have [good] works; show me your [alleged] faith without the works [if you can], and I will show you my ...

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Amplified Bible - But someone may say, “You [claim to] have faith and I have [good] works; show me your [alleged] faith without the works [if you can], and I will show you my faith by my works [that is, by what I do].”
新标点和合本 - 必有人说：“你有信心，我有行为。”你将你没有行为的信心指给我看，我便藉着我的行为，将我的信心指给你看。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 但是有人会说：“你有信心，我有行为。”把你没有行为的信心给我看，我就藉着我的行为把我的信心给你看。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 但是有人会说：“你有信心，我有行为。”把你没有行为的信心给我看，我就藉着我的行为把我的信心给你看。
当代译本 - 必有人说：“你有信心，我有行为。”请把你没有行为的信心指给我看，我就用行为把我的信心显给你看。
圣经新译本 - 也许有人要说，你有信心，我有行为；请把你没有行为的信心指给我看，我就藉着我的行为，把我的信心指给你看。
中文标准译本 - 不过有人会说：“你有信仰；我有行为。”请给我看看你没有行为的信仰，我也本于自己的行为给你看看我的信仰。
现代标点和合本 - 必有人说：“你有信心，我有行为。”你将你没有行为的信心指给我看，我便藉着我的行为，将我的信心指给你看。
和合本（拼音版） - 必有人说：“你有信心，我有行为。”你将你没有行为的信心指给我看，我便藉着我的行为，将我的信心指给你看。
New International Version - But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
New International Reader's Version - But someone will say, “You have faith. I do good deeds.” Show me your faith that doesn’t cause you to do good deeds. And I will show you my faith by the goods deeds I do.
English Standard Version - But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
New Living Translation - Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.”
The Message - I can already hear one of you agreeing by saying, “Sounds good. You take care of the faith department, I’ll handle the works department.” Not so fast. You can no more show me your works apart from your faith than I can show you my faith apart from my works. Faith and works, works and faith, fit together hand in glove.
Christian Standard Bible - 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.
New American Standard Bible - But someone may well say, “You have faith and I have works; show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works.”
New King James Version - But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
American Standard Version - Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from thy works, and I by my works will show thee my faith.
King James Version - Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
New English Translation - 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.
World English Bible - Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
新標點和合本 - 必有人說：「你有信心，我有行為；你將你沒有行為的信心指給我看，我便藉着我的行為，將我的信心指給你看。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 但是有人會說：「你有信心，我有行為。」把你沒有行為的信心給我看，我就藉着我的行為把我的信心給你看。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 但是有人會說：「你有信心，我有行為。」把你沒有行為的信心給我看，我就藉着我的行為把我的信心給你看。
當代譯本 - 必有人說：「你有信心，我有行為。」請把你沒有行為的信心指給我看，我就用行為把我的信心顯給你看。
聖經新譯本 - 也許有人要說，你有信心，我有行為；請把你沒有行為的信心指給我看，我就藉著我的行為，把我的信心指給你看。
呂振中譯本 - 但是有人或者要說：『你有信心麼？我卻有行為』。好，將你沒有行為的信心指給我看吧，我便由我的行為將信心指給你看。
中文標準譯本 - 不過有人會說：「你有信仰；我有行為。」請給我看看你沒有行為的信仰，我也本於自己的行為給你看看我的信仰。
現代標點和合本 - 必有人說：「你有信心，我有行為。」你將你沒有行為的信心指給我看，我便藉著我的行為，將我的信心指給你看。
文理和合譯本 - 或謂爾有信、我有行、爾其以行外之信示我、我則由我之行以信示爾、
文理委辦譯本 - 人言爾惟信主、善則行善、爾若無行、焉能以信示我、吾既有行、將以我信示爾、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 或有人言、爾有信、我有行、請由爾之行、示我以爾之信、我將示爾以我之信由我之行、或作或有人言爾有信我有行請以爾無行之信示我我將示爾以我之信由我之行
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 人將謂爾曰：『爾有信、我有行；惟爾示我以無行之信、而我將示爾以行、用徵吾信。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Sin embargo, alguien dirá: «Tú tienes fe, y yo tengo obras». Pues bien, muéstrame tu fe sin las obras, y yo te mostraré la fe por mis obras.
현대인의 성경 - 그러나 어떤 사람은 이런 말을 할 것입니다. “너에게는 믿음이 있고 나에게는 행동이 있다. 행동이 따르지 않는 네 믿음을 나에게 보여라. 나는 행동으로 내 믿음을 너에게 보이겠다.”
Новый Русский Перевод - Может, кто-то скажет: «У тебя есть вера, а у меня есть дела – покажи мне твою веру без дел, а я покажу тебе мою веру в моих делах».
Восточный перевод - Может, кто-то скажет: «У тебя есть вера, а у меня есть дела – покажи мне твою веру без дел, а я покажу тебе мою веру в моих делах».
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Может, кто-то скажет: «У тебя есть вера, а у меня есть дела – покажи мне твою веру без дел, а я покажу тебе мою веру в моих делах».
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Может, кто-то скажет: «У тебя есть вера, а у меня есть дела – покажи мне твою веру без дел, а я покажу тебе мою веру в моих делах».
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Mais quelqu’un dira : « L’un a la foi, l’autre les actes . » Eh bien ! Montre-moi ta foi sans les actes, et je te montrerai ma foi par mes actes.
リビングバイブル - さらに、こう言う人もいるかもしれません。「行いのないあなたの信仰の正しさを見せてください。私は、私の行いによって、自分の信仰を見せましょう。」
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἀλλ’ ἐρεῖ τις· σὺ πίστιν ἔχεις, κἀγὼ ἔργα ἔχω. δεῖξόν μοι τὴν πίστιν σου χωρὶς τῶν ἔργων, κἀγώ σοι δείξω ἐκ τῶν ἔργων μου τὴν πίστιν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀλλ’ ἐρεῖ τις, σὺ πίστιν ἔχεις, κἀγὼ ἔργα ἔχω; δεῖξόν μοι τὴν πίστιν σου χωρὶς τῶν ἔργων, κἀγώ σοι δείξω ἐκ τῶν ἔργων μου τὴν πίστιν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Mas alguém dirá: “Você tem fé; eu tenho obras”. Mostre-me a sua fé sem obras, e eu mostrarei a minha fé pelas obras.
Hoffnung für alle - Nun könnte jemand sagen: »Der eine glaubt, und der andere tut Gutes.« Ihm müsste ich antworten: »Zeig doch einmal deinen Glauben her, der keine guten Taten hervorbringt! Meinen Glauben kann ich dir zeigen. Du brauchst dir nur anzusehen, was ich tue.«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Đối với người cho rằng chỉ có đức tin mới đáng kể, tôi xin thưa: Hành động rất quan trọng. Vì chẳng ai biết anh có đức tin hay không nếu anh không tỏ ra trong hành động, nhưng mọi người đều biết tôi có đức tin khi họ thấy tôi hành động theo đức tin.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่บางคนจะกล่าวว่า “ท่านมีความเชื่อส่วนข้าพเจ้ามีการกระทำ” จงแสดงความเชื่อของท่านที่ไม่มีการกระทำมา แล้วข้าพเจ้าจะแสดงความเชื่อของข้าพเจ้าด้วยสิ่งที่ข้าพเจ้ากระทำ
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แต่บางคนจะพูดว่า “ท่านมีความเชื่อ ข้าพเจ้ามีการกระทำ” จงแสดงความเชื่อของท่านที่ปราศจากการกระทำให้ข้าพเจ้าเห็น แล้วข้าพเจ้าจะแสดงความเชื่อของข้าพเจ้าให้ท่านเห็น โดยสิ่งที่ข้าพเจ้ากระทำ

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Romans 4:6 - And in this same way David speaks of the blessing on the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
Hebrews 11:33 - who by faith [that is, with an enduring trust in God and His promises] subdued kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promised blessings, closed the mouths of lions,
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].
2 Corinthians 7:1 - Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.
Romans 8:1 - Therefore there is now no condemnation [no guilty verdict, no punishment] for those who are in Christ Jesus [who believe in Him as personal Lord and Savior].
Romans 3:28 - For we maintain that an individual is justified by faith distinctly apart from works of the Law [the observance of which has nothing to do with justification, that is, being declared free of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God].
Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:4 - Brothers and sisters beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you;
1 Thessalonians 1:5 - for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit.
1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord, after you welcomed our message in [a time of] great trouble with the joy supplied by the Holy Spirit;
1 Thessalonians 1:7 - so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - For the word of the Lord has resounded from you and has echoed [like thunder], not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place [the news of] your [great] faith in God has spread, so that we never need to say anything about it.
1 Thessalonians 1:9 - For they themselves report about us, telling what kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
1 Thessalonians 1:10 - and to [look forward and confidently] wait for [the coming of] His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, who [personally] rescues us from the coming wrath [and draws us to Himself, granting us all the privileges and rewards of a new life with Him].
1 Corinthians 13:2 - And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing.
James 2:22 - You see that [his] faith was working together with his works, and as a result of the works, his faith was completed [reaching its maturity when he expressed his faith through obedience].
James 2:23 - And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and this [faith] was credited to him [by God] as righteousness and as conformity to His will,” and he was called the friend of God.
James 2:24 - You see that a man (believer) is justified by works and not by faith alone [that is, by acts of obedience a born-again believer reveals his faith].
James 2:25 - In the same way, was Rahab the prostitute not justified by works too, when she received the [Hebrew] spies as guests and protected them, and sent them away [to escape] by a different route?
Matthew 7:16 - By their fruit you will recognize them [that is, by their contrived doctrine and self-focus]. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes or figs from thistles?
Matthew 7:17 - Even so, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the unhealthy tree bears bad fruit.
Romans 14:23 - But he who is uncertain [about eating a particular thing] is condemned if he eats, because he is not acting from faith. Whatever is not from faith is sin [whatever is done with doubt is sinful].
Hebrews 11:31 - By faith Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies [sent by the sons of Israel] in peace.
Titus 2:7 - And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified,
James 2:14 - What is the benefit, my fellow believers, if someone claims to have faith but has no [good] works [as evidence]? Can that [kind of] faith save him? [No, a mere claim of faith is not sufficient—genuine faith produces good works.]
Galatians 5:6 - For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love.
James 3:13 - Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.
Titus 2:11 - For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.
Titus 2:12 - It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives [with a purpose that reflect spiritual maturity] in this present age,
Titus 2:13 - awaiting and confidently expecting the [fulfillment of our] blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,
Titus 2:14 - who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
1 Timothy 1:5 - But the goal of our instruction is love [which springs] from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

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Amplified Bible - But someone may say, “You [claim to] have faith and I have [good] works; show me your [alleged] faith without the works [if you can], and I will show you my faith by my works [that is, by what I do].”
新标点和合本 - 必有人说：“你有信心，我有行为。”你将你没有行为的信心指给我看，我便藉着我的行为，将我的信心指给你看。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 但是有人会说：“你有信心，我有行为。”把你没有行为的信心给我看，我就藉着我的行为把我的信心给你看。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 但是有人会说：“你有信心，我有行为。”把你没有行为的信心给我看，我就藉着我的行为把我的信心给你看。
当代译本 - 必有人说：“你有信心，我有行为。”请把你没有行为的信心指给我看，我就用行为把我的信心显给你看。
圣经新译本 - 也许有人要说，你有信心，我有行为；请把你没有行为的信心指给我看，我就藉着我的行为，把我的信心指给你看。
中文标准译本 - 不过有人会说：“你有信仰；我有行为。”请给我看看你没有行为的信仰，我也本于自己的行为给你看看我的信仰。
现代标点和合本 - 必有人说：“你有信心，我有行为。”你将你没有行为的信心指给我看，我便藉着我的行为，将我的信心指给你看。
和合本（拼音版） - 必有人说：“你有信心，我有行为。”你将你没有行为的信心指给我看，我便藉着我的行为，将我的信心指给你看。
New International Version - But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
New International Reader's Version - But someone will say, “You have faith. I do good deeds.” Show me your faith that doesn’t cause you to do good deeds. And I will show you my faith by the goods deeds I do.
English Standard Version - But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
New Living Translation - Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.”
The Message - I can already hear one of you agreeing by saying, “Sounds good. You take care of the faith department, I’ll handle the works department.” Not so fast. You can no more show me your works apart from your faith than I can show you my faith apart from my works. Faith and works, works and faith, fit together hand in glove.
Christian Standard Bible - 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.
New American Standard Bible - But someone may well say, “You have faith and I have works; show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works.”
New King James Version - But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
American Standard Version - Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from thy works, and I by my works will show thee my faith.
King James Version - Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
New English Translation - 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.
World English Bible - Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
新標點和合本 - 必有人說：「你有信心，我有行為；你將你沒有行為的信心指給我看，我便藉着我的行為，將我的信心指給你看。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 但是有人會說：「你有信心，我有行為。」把你沒有行為的信心給我看，我就藉着我的行為把我的信心給你看。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 但是有人會說：「你有信心，我有行為。」把你沒有行為的信心給我看，我就藉着我的行為把我的信心給你看。
當代譯本 - 必有人說：「你有信心，我有行為。」請把你沒有行為的信心指給我看，我就用行為把我的信心顯給你看。
聖經新譯本 - 也許有人要說，你有信心，我有行為；請把你沒有行為的信心指給我看，我就藉著我的行為，把我的信心指給你看。
呂振中譯本 - 但是有人或者要說：『你有信心麼？我卻有行為』。好，將你沒有行為的信心指給我看吧，我便由我的行為將信心指給你看。
中文標準譯本 - 不過有人會說：「你有信仰；我有行為。」請給我看看你沒有行為的信仰，我也本於自己的行為給你看看我的信仰。
現代標點和合本 - 必有人說：「你有信心，我有行為。」你將你沒有行為的信心指給我看，我便藉著我的行為，將我的信心指給你看。
文理和合譯本 - 或謂爾有信、我有行、爾其以行外之信示我、我則由我之行以信示爾、
文理委辦譯本 - 人言爾惟信主、善則行善、爾若無行、焉能以信示我、吾既有行、將以我信示爾、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 或有人言、爾有信、我有行、請由爾之行、示我以爾之信、我將示爾以我之信由我之行、或作或有人言爾有信我有行請以爾無行之信示我我將示爾以我之信由我之行
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 人將謂爾曰：『爾有信、我有行；惟爾示我以無行之信、而我將示爾以行、用徵吾信。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Sin embargo, alguien dirá: «Tú tienes fe, y yo tengo obras». Pues bien, muéstrame tu fe sin las obras, y yo te mostraré la fe por mis obras.
현대인의 성경 - 그러나 어떤 사람은 이런 말을 할 것입니다. “너에게는 믿음이 있고 나에게는 행동이 있다. 행동이 따르지 않는 네 믿음을 나에게 보여라. 나는 행동으로 내 믿음을 너에게 보이겠다.”
Новый Русский Перевод - Может, кто-то скажет: «У тебя есть вера, а у меня есть дела – покажи мне твою веру без дел, а я покажу тебе мою веру в моих делах».
Восточный перевод - Может, кто-то скажет: «У тебя есть вера, а у меня есть дела – покажи мне твою веру без дел, а я покажу тебе мою веру в моих делах».
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Может, кто-то скажет: «У тебя есть вера, а у меня есть дела – покажи мне твою веру без дел, а я покажу тебе мою веру в моих делах».
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Может, кто-то скажет: «У тебя есть вера, а у меня есть дела – покажи мне твою веру без дел, а я покажу тебе мою веру в моих делах».
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Mais quelqu’un dira : « L’un a la foi, l’autre les actes . » Eh bien ! Montre-moi ta foi sans les actes, et je te montrerai ma foi par mes actes.
リビングバイブル - さらに、こう言う人もいるかもしれません。「行いのないあなたの信仰の正しさを見せてください。私は、私の行いによって、自分の信仰を見せましょう。」
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἀλλ’ ἐρεῖ τις· σὺ πίστιν ἔχεις, κἀγὼ ἔργα ἔχω. δεῖξόν μοι τὴν πίστιν σου χωρὶς τῶν ἔργων, κἀγώ σοι δείξω ἐκ τῶν ἔργων μου τὴν πίστιν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀλλ’ ἐρεῖ τις, σὺ πίστιν ἔχεις, κἀγὼ ἔργα ἔχω; δεῖξόν μοι τὴν πίστιν σου χωρὶς τῶν ἔργων, κἀγώ σοι δείξω ἐκ τῶν ἔργων μου τὴν πίστιν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Mas alguém dirá: “Você tem fé; eu tenho obras”. Mostre-me a sua fé sem obras, e eu mostrarei a minha fé pelas obras.
Hoffnung für alle - Nun könnte jemand sagen: »Der eine glaubt, und der andere tut Gutes.« Ihm müsste ich antworten: »Zeig doch einmal deinen Glauben her, der keine guten Taten hervorbringt! Meinen Glauben kann ich dir zeigen. Du brauchst dir nur anzusehen, was ich tue.«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Đối với người cho rằng chỉ có đức tin mới đáng kể, tôi xin thưa: Hành động rất quan trọng. Vì chẳng ai biết anh có đức tin hay không nếu anh không tỏ ra trong hành động, nhưng mọi người đều biết tôi có đức tin khi họ thấy tôi hành động theo đức tin.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่บางคนจะกล่าวว่า “ท่านมีความเชื่อส่วนข้าพเจ้ามีการกระทำ” จงแสดงความเชื่อของท่านที่ไม่มีการกระทำมา แล้วข้าพเจ้าจะแสดงความเชื่อของข้าพเจ้าด้วยสิ่งที่ข้าพเจ้ากระทำ
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แต่บางคนจะพูดว่า “ท่านมีความเชื่อ ข้าพเจ้ามีการกระทำ” จงแสดงความเชื่อของท่านที่ปราศจากการกระทำให้ข้าพเจ้าเห็น แล้วข้าพเจ้าจะแสดงความเชื่อของข้าพเจ้าให้ท่านเห็น โดยสิ่งที่ข้าพเจ้ากระทำ

Romans 4:6 - And in this same way David speaks of the blessing on the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
Hebrews 11:33 - who by faith [that is, with an enduring trust in God and His promises] subdued kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promised blessings, closed the mouths of lions,
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].
2 Corinthians 7:1 - Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.
Romans 8:1 - Therefore there is now no condemnation [no guilty verdict, no punishment] for those who are in Christ Jesus [who believe in Him as personal Lord and Savior].
Romans 3:28 - For we maintain that an individual is justified by faith distinctly apart from works of the Law [the observance of which has nothing to do with justification, that is, being declared free of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God].
Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:4 - Brothers and sisters beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you;
1 Thessalonians 1:5 - for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit.
1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord, after you welcomed our message in [a time of] great trouble with the joy supplied by the Holy Spirit;
1 Thessalonians 1:7 - so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - For the word of the Lord has resounded from you and has echoed [like thunder], not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place [the news of] your [great] faith in God has spread, so that we never need to say anything about it.
1 Thessalonians 1:9 - For they themselves report about us, telling what kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
1 Thessalonians 1:10 - and to [look forward and confidently] wait for [the coming of] His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, who [personally] rescues us from the coming wrath [and draws us to Himself, granting us all the privileges and rewards of a new life with Him].
1 Corinthians 13:2 - And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing.
James 2:22 - You see that [his] faith was working together with his works, and as a result of the works, his faith was completed [reaching its maturity when he expressed his faith through obedience].
James 2:23 - And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and this [faith] was credited to him [by God] as righteousness and as conformity to His will,” and he was called the friend of God.
James 2:24 - You see that a man (believer) is justified by works and not by faith alone [that is, by acts of obedience a born-again believer reveals his faith].
James 2:25 - In the same way, was Rahab the prostitute not justified by works too, when she received the [Hebrew] spies as guests and protected them, and sent them away [to escape] by a different route?
Matthew 7:16 - By their fruit you will recognize them [that is, by their contrived doctrine and self-focus]. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes or figs from thistles?
Matthew 7:17 - Even so, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the unhealthy tree bears bad fruit.
Romans 14:23 - But he who is uncertain [about eating a particular thing] is condemned if he eats, because he is not acting from faith. Whatever is not from faith is sin [whatever is done with doubt is sinful].
Hebrews 11:31 - By faith Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies [sent by the sons of Israel] in peace.
Titus 2:7 - And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified,
James 2:14 - What is the benefit, my fellow believers, if someone claims to have faith but has no [good] works [as evidence]? Can that [kind of] faith save him? [No, a mere claim of faith is not sufficient—genuine faith produces good works.]
Galatians 5:6 - For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love.
James 3:13 - Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.
Titus 2:11 - For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.
Titus 2:12 - It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives [with a purpose that reflect spiritual maturity] in this present age,
Titus 2:13 - awaiting and confidently expecting the [fulfillment of our] blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,
Titus 2:14 - who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
1 Timothy 1:5 - But the goal of our instruction is love [which springs] from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.