James 2:25
And in like manner, was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she received the messengers, and sent them out by another way?
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
24Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
26For as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.
Cross References
Matthew 21:31Which of the two did the father's will? They say to him: The first[21:31]. Jesus says to them: Verily I say to you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
James 2:18But some will say: Thou hast faith, and I have works; show me thy faith without the works, and I will show thee the faith by my works.
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 →