You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

he should know that the one who turns a sinner back from his wandering path will save that person’s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

A spring does not pour out fresh water and bitter water from the same opening, does it?

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

You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works.

And similarly, was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by another way?

From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. These things should not be so, my brothers and sisters.

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

Where do the conflicts and where do the quarrels among you come from? Is it not from this, from your passions that battle inside you?

and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm and eat well,” but you do not give them what the body needs, what good is it?

But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith without works and I will show you faith by my works.