James 2:19 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

James 2:19 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

James 2:19 in 6 Bible Translations

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James 2:19 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe—and shudder.”

James 2:19 — World English Bible

James 2:19 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and shudder. ”

James 2:19 — American Standard Version

James 2:19 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“thou--thou dost believe that God is one; thou dost well, and the demons believe, and they shudder!”

James 2:19 — Young's Literal Translation

James 2:19 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Thou believest thatGod is one. Thou doest well. The demons even believe, and tremble. ”

James 2:19 — Darby Translation

James 2:19 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Thou beleeuest that there is one God: thou doest well: the deuils also beleeue it, and tremble.”

James 2:19 — Geneva Bible

James 2:19 in Context — James 2

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

18 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.

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

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

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

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What Does James 2:19 Mean?

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