James 2:22
You notice that his trust in God worked together with what he did, and through what he did his trust in God was made complete.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
In Context
21Wasn't our father Abraham made right by what he did—by offering his son Isaac on the altar?
Cross References
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus being circumcised or uncircumcised doesn't achieve anything; it's only trust working through love that matters.
Hebrews 11:17Abraham trusted God when he was tested and offered Isaac to God. Abraham, who had accepted God's promises, was still ready to offer to God his only son,
1 John 2:5But those who follow God's word have his love totally fill their minds. This is how we know that we live 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 →