James 2:24

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

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Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

In Context

23In this way scripture was fulfilled: “Abraham trusted God, and this was considered as him doing right,” and he was called the friend of God.

25In the same way, wasn't Rahab the prostitute made right by what she did when she looked after the messengers and then sent them away by a different road?

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Cross References

James 2:15If a brother or sister doesn't have clothes, or food for the day,

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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