A.T. Robertson Commentary James 2:26

"For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead." — James 2:26 (ASV)

Apart from the spirit (χωρις πνευματος). "Apart from breath" (the breath of life). It is not easy to tell when one is dead, but the absence of a sign of breath on a glass before the mouth and nose is proof of death. Startling picture of dead faith in our churches and church members with only a name to live (Revelation 3:2).