2:6 Does this not teach that salvation is not by faith only but by works also?
2:6 Does this not teach that salvation is not by faith only but by works also?
No! Although deeds means works, this is not teaching salvation by works.
The key to understanding this verse is found in V7-10 (CP V7-10).
This simply teaches that in the future judgement God will punish evil and reward good (CP Isa 3:10-11; Jer 17:10; Jn 5:28-29; 2Cor 5:10; Ga 6:7-9; Rev 22:11-12).
See also comments on Rev 14:9-11 and 20:11-15, and author's study Coming Judgements of God in his book Advanced Studies in the Christian Faith (Volume 1).