James 2:23

And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “ Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” And he was called a friend of God.

English Majority Text (NT)

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

22Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by means of his works faith was made perfect?

24You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone.

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Cross References

Mark 12:10Have you not even read this Scripture: 1 ‘ The stone which the builders rejected 1 has become the chief cornerstone. 1

Luke 4:21And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”

Acts 1:16“Men and brothers; it was necessary for this Scripture to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to 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 →

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