James 2:15 bbe — If a brother or a sister is without clothing and in need of the day's food,

Bible in Basic English

"If a brother or a sister is without clothing and in need of the day's food,"

— James 2:15, Bible in Basic English

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James 2 — Context

12

Let your words and your acts be those of men who are to be judged by the law which makes free.

13

For the man who has had no mercy will be judged without mercy, but mercy takes pride in overcoming judging.

14

What use is it, my brothers, for a man to say that he has faith, if he does nothing? will such a faith give him salvation?

15

If a brother or a sister is without clothing and in need of the day's food,

16

And one of you says to them, Go in peace, be warm and full of food; but you do not give them the things of which their bodies have need, what profit is there in this?

17

Even so faith without works is dead.

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But a man may say, You have faith and I have works; let me see your faith without your works, and I will make my faith clear to you by my works.

James 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 2:15 say?
James 2:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If a brother or a sister is without clothing and in need of the day's food,”
Where is James 2:15 in the Bible?
James 2:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 15.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 2:15.
What translation should I read James 2:15 in?
James 2:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 2:15?
James 2:15 reads (BBE): “If a brother or a sister is without clothing and in need of the day's food,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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