James 2:22

Seest thou, that faith did co-operate with his works; and by works faith was made perfect?

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

In Context

21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, offering up Isaac his son upon the altar?

23And the scripture was fulfilled, saying: Abraham believed God, and it was reputed to him to justice, and he was called the friend of God.

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Cross References

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision: but faith that worketh by charity.

Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered Isaac: and he that had received the promises, offered up his only begotten son;

1 John 2:5But he that keepeth his word, in him in very deed the charity of God is perfected; and by this we know that we are in him.

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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