James 2:19 kjv — Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

King James Version

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

— James 2:19, King James Version

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James 2 — Context

16

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?

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

James 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 2:19 say?
James 2:19 in the King James Version reads: “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.”
Where is James 2:19 in the Bible?
James 2:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 19.
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 2:19.
What translation should I read James 2:19 in?
James 2:19 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 2:19?
James 2:19 reads (KJV): “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” 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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