Jam 2:15-16 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jas 2:15-16: 2:15-16 Suppose you see: As in 2:2-4 , James gives an illustration of “faith” that is useless. • no food or clothing: In first-century Palestine and the Roman world in general, many poverty-stricken persons lacked the bare necessities of life. • stay warm and eat well: This sentence probably expresses a presumption that God would provide the needs of the poor person. The speaker might suppose that what is needed is simply an expression of faith that it will happen. But without participation (action), it is an empty wish.

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‏ James 2:15-16

Summary for Jas 2:15-16: 2:15-16 ^a Suppose you see: As in 2:2-4 ^b, James gives an illustration of “faith” that is useless.

• no food or clothing: In first-century Palestine and the Roman world in general, many poverty-stricken persons lacked the bare necessities of life.

• stay warm and eat well: This sentence probably expresses a presumption that God would provide the needs of the poor person. The speaker might suppose that what is needed is simply an expression of faith that it will happen. But without participation (action), it is an empty wish.