# What does James 2:19 mean?

> James 2:19 in plain, modern English from the Modern Text Bible.

> You believe there’s one God? Good for you. Even demons believe that—and it scares them.
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> — James 2:19, Modern Text Bible

## Commentary

Believing the right things isn’t enough. Even evil spirits know the truth about God, but that doesn’t mean they’re on the right track.