James 2:23
And the holy Writings were put into effect which said, And Abraham had faith in God and it was put to his account as righteousness; and he was named the friend of God.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
22You see that his faith was helping his works and was made complete by them;
24You see that a man's righteousness is judged by his works and not by his faith only.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6And he had faith in the Lord, and it was put to his account as righteousness.
1 Kings 4:5Azariah, the son of Nathan, was over those in authority in the different divisions of the country; Zabud, the son of Nathan, was priest and the king's friend;
Job 16:21So that he may give decision for a man in his cause with God, and between a son of man and his neighbour.
Mark 12:10Have you not seen this which is in the Writings: The stone which the builders put on one side, the same was made the chief stone of the building:
Luke 4:21Then he said to them, Today this word has come true in your hearing.
Acts 1:16My brothers, the word of God had to be put into effect, which the Holy Spirit had said before, by the mouth of David, about Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus,
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 →