James 2:23

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

22Seest thou, that faith did co-operate with his works; and by works faith was made perfect?

24Do you see that by works a man is justified; and not by faith only?

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Cross References

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

1 Kings 4:5Azarias the son of Nathan, over them that were about the king: Zabud, the son of Nathan the priest, the king's friend:

Job 16:21My friends are full of words: my eye poureth out tears to God.

Mark 12:10And have you not read this scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner:

Luke 4:21And he began to say to them: This day is fulfilled this scripture in your ears.

Acts 1:16Men, brethren, the scripture must needs be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was the leader of them that 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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