You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? — the apostrophe 'foolish person' (ōphele, sometimes translated as 'O empty-headed one') addresses the objector sharply, questioning whether further demonstration of dead faith's uselessness is needed. The rhetorical tone becomes increasingly impatient, suggesting that this should be obvious to anyone truly committed to God's purposes. The question demands agreement through its very formulation.

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