James 2:23

And so the Scripture was fulfilled which says: “Abraham believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice.” And so he was called the friend of God.

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In The King James Version

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

In Context

22Do you see that faith was cooperating with his works, and that by means of works faith was brought to fulfillment?

24Do you see that a man is justified by means of works, and not by faith alone?

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Cross References

Genesis 15:6Abram believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice.

1 Kings 4:5Azariah, the son of Nathan, over those who were assisting the king; Zabud, the son of Nathan, the priest, the friend of the king;

Job 16:21My friends are full of words; my eye rains tears upon God.

Mark 12:10“And so, have you not read this scripture?: ‘The stone which the builders have rejected, the same has been made the head of the corner.

Luke 4:21Then he began to say to them, “On this day, this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

Acts 1:16“Noble brothers, the Scripture must be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit predicted by the mouth of David about Judas, who was the leader of those who apprehended 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 →

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