13For the judgment is without compassion to the one who has shown no compassion. And compassion boasts over judgment.

14My brothers, what use is it for anyone to say he has belief but does not have works? This belief is unable to save him.

15And if a brother or sister is naked and in need of daily food,

16but one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” but you do not give them the bodily needs, what use is it?

17So also belief, if it does not have works, is in itself dead.

18But someone might say, “You have belief, and I have works.” Show me your belief without your works, and I shall show you my belief by my works.

19You believe that Elohim is one. You do well. The demons also believe – and shudder!

20But do you wish to know, O foolish man, that the belief without the works is dead?

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