James 2:23

And 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.

Literal Standard Version

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

22Do you see that faith was working with his works, and faith was perfected out of the works?

24You see, then, that man is considered righteous out of works, and not out of faith only;

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Cross References

Genesis 15:6And he has believed in YHWH, and He reckons it to him—righteousness.

1 Kings 4:5and Azariah son of Nathan [is] over the officers; and Zabud son of Nathan [is] minister, friend of the king;

Job 16:21And He reasons for a man with God, || As a son of man for his friend.

Mark 12:10And this Writing you did not read: A stone that the builders rejected, it became the head of a corner;

Luke 4:21And He began to say to them, “Today this writing has been fulfilled in your ears”;

Acts 1:16“Men, brothers, it was necessary [for] this Writing to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who became guide to those who took 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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