James (Jacob) 2:17

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So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.
World English Bible (WEB)
Even{G2532} so{G3779} faith{G4102}, if{G3362} it hath{G2192}{(G5725)} not{G3362} works{G2041}, is{G2076}{(G5748)} dead{G3498}, being alone{G2596}{G1438}.
Strong's King James
(17) Believing faith in this way, if having no works is dead, by itself.
The F.O.G
[17] In the same way, faith by itself, if not accompanied by action, is lifeless and useless.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
so also the faith, if it may not have works, is dead by itself.
Young's Literal Translation

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