James 2:23
and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.
American Standard Version
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In Context
22Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect;
24Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6And he believed in Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.
1 Kings 4:5and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, [and] the king`s friend;
Job 16:21That he would maintain the right of a man with God, And of a son of man with his neighbor!
Mark 12:10Have ye not read even this scripture: The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;
Luke 4:21And he began to say unto them, To-day hath this scripture been fulfilled in your ears.
Acts 1:16Brethren, it was needful that the Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took 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 →