James 2:24

Ye see therefore that from works a man is made righteous, and not from faith only.

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In The King James Version

Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

In Context

23And the scripture was fulfilled, which says, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness, and he was called a friend of God.

25And likewise also was not Rahab the harlot made righteous from works, having received the agents, and having sent them out another way?

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Cross References

James 2:15And if a brother or sister may be unclothed, and may be destitute of daily food,

Matthew Henry on James 2:15-26

Faith and Works. ( a. d. 61.) 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith… Read the whole commentary →

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