James 2:24

Do you see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only?

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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, Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God.

25Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and sent them out another way?

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Cross References

James 2:15If a brother or sister be naked, and 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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