ἀλλʼ ἐρεῖ τις. The objector denoted by τις is virtually St James. The ἀλλά is adversative to James 2:15-16. Shew me the faith without works, i.e. Shew me a faith which is consistent with standing aloof and bidding the hungry begone and feed himself and the naked clothe himself. Such faith is indeed a thing inconceivable. But I will shew you my faith as evidenced and proved by works of ἔλεος.

ἐκ τῶν ἔργων, as an inference or deduction from its works.

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