James 2:22
Seest thou that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
ASV Byzantine Text
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, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?
Cross References
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.
Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;
1 John 2:5but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby 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 →