James 2:18
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.
Cross-references
James 2:14 introduces the question of faith without works, which the objector in 2:18 directly responds to — both frame the same debate.
James 2:22 concludes that faith was active with works — this resolves the objector's challenge by showing true faith is demonstrated through works.
In James 2:21, Abraham's justification by offering Isaac directly illustrates the principle in 2:18: faith is shown by deeds.
In James 2:25, Rahab's hospitality demonstrates her faith—another example proving the same point that deeds reveal faith.
James 3:13 extends the principle: wisdom is shown by good deeds, just as faith here is shown by deeds.
Galatians 5:6 says faith working through love is what counts — this directly parallels James's point that faith is shown by works (love as work).
1 Thessalonians 1:3 mentions 'work produced by faith' — directly aligning with James' idea that faith is evidenced by deeds.
Hebrews 11:31 cites Rahab's faith proven by welcoming spies — a clear example of deeds demonstrating faith, matching James' argument.
In Genesis 22:12, Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac demonstrates his faith through action — a key example of works revealing faith.
In Matthew 9:2, Jesus sees the friends' faith through their action of bringing the paralytic — works revealing faith, as James argues.
Mark 2:5 also records Jesus seeing the friends' faith through their action — works demonstrating faith, supporting James' argument.
Luke 5:20 parallels the other Gospels: Jesus recognizes faith expressed through the friends' efforts — works revealing faith.
In 1 John 1:6, claiming fellowship while walking in darkness exposes empty profession—similar to James 2:18's contrast between claiming faith and lacking deeds.
Titus 2:11-14 shows saving grace teaching godly living — works flowing from faith, echoing James' call to demonstrate faith through actions.
Matthew 7:17 uses fruit as evidence of a tree's nature — parallel to the idea that deeds evidence faith.
Romans 14:23 says whatever is not from faith is sin — linking actions to faith, while James argues works must accompany faith; complementary angles.