James 2:23

In this way scripture was fulfilled: “Abraham trusted God, and this was considered as him doing right,” and he was called the friend of God.

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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

22You notice that his trust in God worked together with what he did, and through what he did his trust in God was made complete.

24You see that people are made right by what they do, and not just by trusting God.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:6Abram trusted what the Lord said, and so the Lord counted Abram as being in a right relationship with him.

1 Kings 4:5Azariah, son of Nathan, was in charge of the governors. Zabud, son of Nathan, was a priest and the king's counselor.

Job 16:21I want my witness to speak for me with God as someone does for their friend.

Mark 12:10Haven't you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone rejected by the builders has become the chief cornerstone.

Luke 4:21“This Scripture you've just heard has been fulfilled today!” he told them.

Acts 1:16“My brothers and sisters,” he said, “The Scriptures, spoken by the Holy Spirit through David, had to be fulfilled regarding Judas, who guided 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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