Apologetics Bible

James 2:1

Greek

Ἀδελφοί μου, μὴ ἐν προσωπολημψίαις ἔχετε τὴν πίστιν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τῆς δόξης;

Adelphoi moy, me en prosopolempsiais echete ten pistin toy kyrioy emon Iesoy Christoy tes doxes;

KJV: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.

AKJV: My brothers, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.

ASV: My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lordof glory, with respect of persons.

YLT: My brethren, hold not, in respect of persons, the faith of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Exposition: James 2:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:2

Greek

ἐὰν γὰρ εἰσέλθῃ ⸀εἰς συναγωγὴν ὑμῶν ἀνὴρ χρυσοδακτύλιος ἐν ἐσθῆτι λαμπρᾷ, εἰσέλθῃ δὲ καὶ πτωχὸς ἐν ῥυπαρᾷ ἐσθῆτι,

ean gar eiselthe eis synagogen ymon aner chrysodaktylios en estheti lampra, eiselthe de kai ptochos en rypara estheti,

KJV: For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;

AKJV: For if there come to your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;

ASV: For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing;

YLT: for if there may come into your synagogue a man with gold ring, in gay raiment, and there may come in also a poor man in vile raiment,

Exposition: James 2:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:3

Greek

⸂ἐπιβλέψητε δὲ⸃ ἐπὶ τὸν φοροῦντα τὴν ἐσθῆτα τὴν λαμπρὰν καὶ ⸀εἴπητε· Σὺ κάθου ὧδε καλῶς, καὶ τῷ πτωχῷ εἴπητε· Σὺ στῆθι ⸂ἢ κάθου ἐκεῖ⸃ ὑπὸ τὸ ὑποπόδιόν μου,

epiblepsete de epi ton phoroynta ten estheta ten lampran kai eipete· Sy kathoy ode kalos, kai to ptocho eipete· Sy stethi e kathoy ekei ypo to ypopodion moy,

KJV: And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:

AKJV: And you have respect to him that wears the gay clothing, and say to him, Sit you here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand you there, or sit here under my footstool:

ASV: and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;

YLT: and ye may look upon him bearing the gay raiment, and may say to him, Thou--sit thou here well,' and to the poor man may say, Thou--stand thou there, or, Sit thou here under my footstool,' --

Exposition: James 2:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:4

Greek

⸀οὐ διεκρίθητε ἐν ἑαυτοῖς καὶ ἐγένεσθε κριταὶ διαλογισμῶν πονηρῶν;

oy diekrithete en eaytois kai egenesthe kritai dialogismon poneron;

KJV: Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?

AKJV: Are you not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?

ASV: do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?

YLT: ye did not judge fully in yourselves, and did become ill-reasoning judges.

Exposition: James 2:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:5

Greek

ἀκούσατε, ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοί. οὐχ ὁ θεὸς ἐξελέξατο τοὺς πτωχοὺς ⸂τῷ κόσμῳ⸃ πλουσίους ἐν πίστει καὶ κληρονόμους τῆς βασιλείας ἧς ἐπηγγείλατο τοῖς ἀγαπῶσιν αὐτόν;

akoysate, adelphoi moy agapetoi. oych o theos exelexato toys ptochoys to kosmo ploysioys en pistei kai kleronomoys tes basileias es epeggeilato tois agaposin ayton;

KJV: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

AKJV: Listen, my beloved brothers, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to them that love him?

ASV: Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?

YLT: Hearken, my brethren beloved, did not God choose the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the reign that He promised to those loving Him?

Exposition: James 2:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:6

Greek

ὑμεῖς δὲ ἠτιμάσατε τὸν πτωχόν. οὐχ οἱ πλούσιοι καταδυναστεύουσιν ὑμῶν, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἕλκουσιν ὑμᾶς εἰς κριτήρια;

ymeis de etimasate ton ptochon. oych oi ploysioi katadynasteyoysin ymon, kai aytoi elkoysin ymas eis kriteria;

KJV: But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

AKJV: But you have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

ASV: But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?

YLT: and ye did dishonour the poor one; do not the rich oppress you and themselves draw you to judgment-seats;

Exposition: James 2:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:7

Greek

οὐκ αὐτοὶ βλασφημοῦσιν τὸ καλὸν ὄνομα τὸ ἐπικληθὲν ἐφʼ ὑμᾶς;

oyk aytoi blasphemoysin to kalon onoma to epiklethen eph ymas;

KJV: Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

AKJV: Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which you are called?

ASV: Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called?

YLT: do they not themselves speak evil of the good name that was called upon you?

Exposition: James 2:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:8

Greek

Εἰ μέντοι νόμον τελεῖτε βασιλικὸν κατὰ τὴν γραφήν Ἀγαπήσεις τὸν πλησίον σου ὡς σεαυτόν, καλῶς ποιεῖτε·

Ei mentoi nomon teleite basilikon kata ten graphen Agapeseis ton plesion soy os seayton, kalos poieite·

KJV: If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

AKJV: If you fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, You shall love your neighbor as yourself, you do well:

ASV: Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well:

YLT: If, indeed, royal law ye complete, according to the Writing, `Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,' --ye do well;

Exposition: James 2:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:9

Greek

εἰ δὲ προσωπολημπτεῖτε, ἁμαρτίαν ἐργάζεσθε, ἐλεγχόμενοι ὑπὸ τοῦ νόμου ὡς παραβάται.

ei de prosopolempteite, amartian ergazesthe, elegchomenoi ypo toy nomoy os parabatai.

KJV: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

AKJV: But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

ASV: but if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.

YLT: and if ye accept persons, sin ye do work, being convicted by the law as transgressors;

Exposition: James 2:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:10

Greek

ὅστις γὰρ ὅλον τὸν νόμον ⸂τηρήσῃ, πταίσῃ⸃ δὲ ἐν ἑνί, γέγονεν πάντων ἔνοχος.

ostis gar olon ton nomon terese, ptaise de en eni, gegonen panton enochos.

KJV: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

AKJV: For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

ASV: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is become guilty of all.

YLT: for whoever the whole law shall keep, and shall stumble in one point , he hath become guilty of all;

Exposition: James 2:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:11

Greek

ὁ γὰρ εἰπών Μὴ ⸀μοιχεύσῃς εἶπεν καί Μὴ ⸀φονεύσῃς· εἰ δὲ οὐ ⸂μοιχεύεις φονεύεις⸃ δέ, γέγονας παραβάτης νόμου.

o gar eipon Me moicheyses eipen kai Me phoneyses· ei de oy moicheyeis phoneyeis de, gegonas parabates nomoy.

KJV: For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.

AKJV: For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if you commit no adultery, yet if you kill, you are become a transgressor of the law.

ASV: For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou dost not commit adultery, but killest, thou art become a transgressor of the law.

YLT: for He who is saying, Thou mayest not commit adultery,' said also, Thou mayest do no murder;' and if thou shalt not commit adultery, and shalt commit murder, thou hast become a transgressor of law;

Exposition: James 2:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:12

Greek

οὕτως λαλεῖτε καὶ οὕτως ποιεῖτε ὡς διὰ νόμου ἐλευθερίας μέλλοντες κρίνεσθαι.

oytos laleite kai oytos poieite os dia nomoy eleytherias mellontes krinesthai.

KJV: So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.

AKJV: So speak you, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.

ASV: So speak ye, and so do, as men that are to be judged by a law of liberty.

YLT: so speak ye and so do, as about by a law of liberty to be judged,

Exposition: James 2:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:13

Greek

ἡ γὰρ κρίσις ἀνέλεος τῷ μὴ ποιήσαντι ἔλεος· κατακαυχᾶται ⸀ἔλεος κρίσεως.

e gar krisis aneleos to me poiesanti eleos· katakaychatai eleos kriseos.

KJV: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

AKJV: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment.

ASV: For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.

YLT: for the judgment without kindness is to him not having done kindness, and exult doth kindness over judgment.

Exposition: James 2:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:14

Greek

⸀Τί ὄφελος, ἀδελφοί μου, ἐὰν πίστιν λέγῃ τις ἔχειν ἔργα δὲ μὴ ἔχῃ; μὴ δύναται ἡ πίστις σῶσαι αὐτόν;

Ti ophelos, adelphoi moy, ean pistin lege tis echein erga de me eche; me dynatai e pistis sosai ayton;

KJV: What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

AKJV: What does it profit, my brothers, though a man say he has faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

ASV: What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him?

YLT: What is the profit, my brethren, if faith, any one may speak of having, and works he may not have? is that faith able to save him?

Exposition: James 2:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:15

Greek

⸀ἐὰν ἀδελφὸς ἢ ἀδελφὴ γυμνοὶ ὑπάρχωσιν καὶ ⸀λειπόμενοι τῆς ἐφημέρου τροφῆς,

ean adelphos e adelphe gymnoi yparchosin kai leipomenoi tes ephemeroy trophes,

KJV: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

AKJV: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

ASV: If a brother or sister be naked and in lack of daily food,

YLT: and if a brother or sister may be naked, and may be destitute of the daily food,

Exposition: James 2:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:16

Greek

εἴπῃ δέ τις αὐτοῖς ἐξ ὑμῶν· Ὑπάγετε ἐν εἰρήνῃ, θερμαίνεσθε καὶ χορτάζεσθε, μὴ δῶτε δὲ αὐτοῖς τὰ ἐπιτήδεια τοῦ σώματος, ⸀τί ὄφελος;

eipe de tis aytois ex ymon· Ypagete en eirene, thermainesthe kai chortazesthe, me dote de aytois ta epitedeia toy somatos, ti ophelos;

KJV: And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?

AKJV: And one of you say to them, Depart in peace, be you warmed and filled; notwithstanding you give them not those things which are needful to the body; what does it profit?

ASV: and one of you say unto them, Go in peace, be ye warmed and filled; and yet ye give them not the things needful to the body; what doth it profit?

YLT: and any one of you may say to them, `Depart ye in peace, be warmed, and be filled,' and may not give to them the things needful for the body, what is the profit?

Exposition: James 2:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:17

Greek

οὕτως καὶ ἡ πίστις, ἐὰν μὴ ⸂ἔχῃ ἔργα⸃, νεκρά ἐστιν καθʼ ἑαυτήν.

oytos kai e pistis, ean me eche erga, nekra estin kath eayten.

KJV: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

AKJV: Even so faith, if it has not works, is dead, being alone.

ASV: Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.

YLT: so also the faith, if it may not have works, is dead by itself.

Exposition: James 2:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:18

Greek

Ἀλλʼ 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.

All erei tis· Sy pistin echeis kago erga echo. deixon moi ten pistin soy choris ton ergon, kago soi deixo ek ton ergon moy ten pistin.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Yes, a man may 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: But say may some one, Thou hast faith, and I have works, shew me thy faith out of thy works, and I will shew thee out of my works my faith:

Exposition: James 2:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:19

Greek

σὺ πιστεύεις ὅτι ⸂εἷς ἐστιν ὁ θεός⸃; καλῶς ποιεῖς· καὶ τὰ δαιμόνια πιστεύουσιν καὶ φρίσσουσιν.

sy pisteyeis oti eis estin o theos; kalos poieis· kai ta daimonia pisteyoysin kai phrissoysin.

KJV: Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

AKJV: You believe that there is one God; you do well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

ASV: Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and shudder.

YLT: thou--thou dost believe that God is one; thou dost well, and the demons believe, and they shudder!

Exposition: James 2:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:20

Greek

θέλεις δὲ γνῶναι, ὦ ἄνθρωπε κενέ, ὅτι ἡ πίστις χωρὶς τῶν ἔργων ⸀ἀργή ἐστιν;

theleis de gnonai, o anthrope kene, oti e pistis choris ton ergon arge estin;

KJV: But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

AKJV: But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

ASV: But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is barren?

YLT: And dost thou wish to know, O vain man, that the faith apart from the works is dead?

Exposition: James 2:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:21

Greek

Ἀβραὰμ ὁ πατὴρ ἡμῶν οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων ἐδικαιώθη, ἀνενέγκας Ἰσαὰκ τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ τὸ θυσιαστήριον;

Abraam o pater emon oyk ex ergon edikaiothe, anenegkas Isaak ton yion aytoy epi to thysiasterion;

KJV: Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

AKJV: Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son on the altar?

ASV: Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?

YLT: Abraham our father--was not he declared righteous out of works, having brought up Isaac his son upon the altar?

Exposition: James 2:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:22

Greek

βλέπεις ὅτι ἡ πίστις συνήργει τοῖς ἔργοις αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐκ τῶν ἔργων ἡ πίστις ἐτελειώθη,

blepeis oti e pistis synergei tois ergois aytoy kai ek ton ergon e pistis eteleiothe,

KJV: Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

AKJV: See you how faith worked with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

ASV: Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect;

YLT: dost thou see that the faith was working with his works, and out of the works the faith was perfected?

Exposition: James 2:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:23

Greek

καὶ ἐπληρώθη ἡ γραφὴ ἡ λέγουσα· Ἐπίστευσεν δὲ Ἀβραὰμ τῷ θεῷ, καὶ ἐλογίσθη αὐτῷ εἰς δικαιοσύνην, καὶ φίλος θεοῦ ἐκλήθη.

kai eplerothe e graphe e legoysa· Episteysen de Abraam to theo, kai elogisthe ayto eis dikaiosynen, kai philos theoy eklethe.

KJV: And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

AKJV: And the scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed to him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

ASV: and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.

YLT: and fulfilled was the Writing that is saying, And Abraham did believe God, and it was reckoned to him--to righteousness;' and, Friend of God' he was called.

Exposition: James 2:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:24

Greek

⸀ὁρᾶτε ὅτι ἐξ ἔργων δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος καὶ οὐκ ἐκ πίστεως μόνον.

orate oti ex ergon dikaioytai anthropos kai oyk ek pisteos monon.

KJV: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

AKJV: You see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

ASV: Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.

YLT: Ye see, then, that out of works is man declared righteous, and not out of faith only;

Exposition: James 2:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:25

Greek

ὁμοίως δὲ καὶ Ῥαὰβ ἡ πόρνη οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων ἐδικαιώθη, ὑποδεξαμένη τοὺς ἀγγέλους καὶ ἑτέρᾳ ὁδῷ ἐκβαλοῦσα;

omoios de kai Raab e porne oyk ex ergon edikaiothe, ypodexamene toys aggeloys kai etera odo ekbaloysa;

KJV: Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

AKJV: Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

ASV: And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?

YLT: and in like manner also Rahab the harlot--was she not out of works declared righteous, having received the messengers, and by another way having sent forth?

Exposition: James 2:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

James 2:26

Greek

ὥσπερ ⸀γὰρ τὸ σῶμα χωρὶς πνεύματος νεκρόν ἐστιν, οὕτως καὶ ἡ πίστις ⸀χωρὶς ἔργων νεκρά ἐστιν.

osper gar to soma choris pneymatos nekron estin, oytos kai e pistis choris ergon nekra estin.

KJV: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

AKJV: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

ASV: For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

YLT: for as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also the faith apart from the works is dead.

Exposition: James 2:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.