James 2:24

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

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

In Context

23And 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.

25Similarly also, Rahab, the harlot, was she not justified by works, by receiving the messengers and sending them out through another way?

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Cross References

James 2:15So if a brother or sister is naked and daily in need of 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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