Berean Standard Bible
“You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.”
In this section James argues against a faith that produces no action. He is not opposing Paul's teaching that we are saved by grace through faith, but a hollow claim to faith that changes nothing.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
World English Bible (WEB)
You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.
King James Version (KJV)
Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and shudder.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
You have the belief that God is one, and you do well: the evil spirits have the same belief, shaking with fear.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
you -- you do believe that God is one; you do well, and the demons believe, and they shudder!
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Tú crees que Dios es uno; bien haces: también los demonios creen, y tiemblan.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Tú crees que hay un solo Dios. ¡Qué bien! Pero también los demonios lo creen, y tiemblan.
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