James 2:23
And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
22You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did.
24As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.
1 Kings 4:5Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;
Job 16:21Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor!
Mark 12:10Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Luke 4:21and He began by saying, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
Acts 1:16“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested 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 →