James 2:22
You can see that faith was acting together with his works, and the faith was made complete by the works.
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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 when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?
Cross References
Galatians 5:6Because in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.
Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, upon being tested, offered up Isaac; yes, he who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his only begotten,
1 John 2:5But whoever keeps His Word, God's love has truly been perfected in him: by this 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 →