The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:17
Being alone ( καθ ἑαυτήν ); R.V., in itself. But the rendering of the A.V. appears to be justified by the LXX . in Genesis 43:31 , παρέθηκαν αὐτῷ μόνῳ καὶ αὐτοῖς καθ ἑαυτούς κ . τ . λ . . read more
James-2:14-17,-1-john-3:11-18
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:14
What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith? - The apostle here returns to the subject adverted to in James 1:22-27, the importance of a practical attention to the duties of religion, and the assurance that men cannot be saved by a mere speculative opinion, or merely by holding correct sentiments. He doubtless had in his eye those who abused the doctrine of justification by faith, by holding that good works are unnecessary to salvation, provided they maintain an orthodox... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:15-17
If a brother or sister be naked ... - The comparison in these verses is very obvious and striking. The sense is, that faith in itself, without the acts that correspond to it, and to which it would prompt, is as cold, and heartless, and unmeaning, and useless, as it would be to say to one who was destitute of the necessaries of life, depart in peace.” In itself considered, it might seem to have something that was good; but it would answer none of the purposes of faith unless it should prompt to... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - James 2:14-17
James 2:14-17. What doth it profit From James 1:22, the apostle has been enforcing Christian practice; he now applies to those who neglected this under the pretence of faith. St. Paul had taught, that a man is justified by faith without the works of the law. This some began already to wrest to their own destruction. Wherefore St. James, purposely repeating ( Jas 2:21-25 ) the same phrases, testimonies, and examples, which St. Paul had used, (Romans 4:3; Hebrews 11:17-31,) refutes, not the... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - James 2:14-26
Proof of genuine faith (2:14-26)The Christian faith is not merely a mental belief, but something that is practised. Those who say they have faith must give evidence of it by their behaviour. In the case of the poor Christians just referred to, it is useless to talk sympathetically to them but not give them food and clothing. A professed faith must produce a corresponding change in behaviour, otherwise it is dead and useless (14-17).Genuine faith will prove itself by good deeds. The simple... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 2:14
What doth, &c . = What is the profit (Greek. ophelos) ? See 1 Corinthians 15:32 . though = if, as in James 2:2 . a man = one. App-123 . works . Compare Matthew 5:16 . can, &c . Question preceded by me, assuming a negative answer. read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 2:15
be . Greek. huparcho. See Luke 9:48 . destitute = lacking. Greek. leipo , as in James 1:4 , James 1:5 . daily . Greek. ephemeros. Only here. read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 2:16
one . App-123 ., as in James 2:1 , James 2:4 , James 2:5 . needful . Greek. epitedeios. Only here. read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 2:17
dead . Greek. nekros. Compare App-139 . alone = by ( App-104 .) itself. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:16
Depart in peace ( ὑπάγετε ἐν εἰρήνῃ ); cf. Acts 16:36 . This is something quite different from the fullness of our Lord's benediction, "Go into peace ( ὕπαγε εἰς εἰρήνην )" ( Mark 5:34 ; cf. Luke 7:50 ; Luke 8:48 ). read more