James 2:22

Do you see that faith was working with his works, and faith was perfected out of the works?

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

In Context

21Was not our father Abraham considered righteous out of works, having brought up his son Isaac on the altar?

23And the Writing was fulfilled that is saying, “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness”; and, “Friend of God” he was called.

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Cross References

Galatians 5:6for in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.

Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham has offered up Isaac, being tried, even the [one] having received the promises offered up his only begotten,

1 John 2:5and whoever may keep His word, truly the love of God has been perfected in him; in 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 →

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