17. In the same way faith, if it doesn’t have works, is dead by itself.
18. But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you faith from my works.
19. You believe that God is one; you do well. The demons also believe — and they shudder.
20. Foolish man! Are you willing to learn that faith without works is useless?
21. Wasn’t Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?
22. You see that faith was active together with his works, and by works, faith was perfected.