James 2:19 web — You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.

World English Bible

"You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder."

— James 2:19, World English Bible

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James 2 — Context

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and one of you tells them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled;" and yet you didn't give them the things the body needs, what good is it?

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Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.

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Yes, a man will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.

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You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.

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But do you want to know, vain man, that faith apart from works is dead?

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Wasn't Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?

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You see that faith worked with his works, and by works faith was perfected;

James 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 2:19 say?
James 2:19 in the World English Bible reads: “You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.”
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 (WEB): “You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.” 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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