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For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Apart from the spirit (χωρις πνευματος). "Apart from breath" (the breath of life). It is not easy to tell when one is dead, but th…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For as the body without the spirit is dead. The Greek word pneuma is commonly used to denote spirit or soul, as…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

As the body without the spirit . . .—A closing simile of much force, As the body without the spirit, so faith without works.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The argument of vv.18–25 concludes with a statement that cites the human body as an illustration. “The body without the spirit” is nothing but a co…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For as the body without the spirit is dead
This simile is made use of to illustrate what the apostle had asserted in…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who substitute a mere intellectual belief in the gospel for the entirety of evangelical religion, as many do today, are mistaken. Undoubtedly…

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