James 2:23
And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness;” and he was called the friend of God.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
22Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect.
24Ye see that by works a man is accounted as righteous, and not by faith only.
Cross References
Job 16:21O that one might contend for a man with God, As a man contendeth with his neighbor!
Mark 12:10And have ye not read this scripture: “The stone which the builders rejected, the same hath become the cornerstone;
Luke 4:21And he began to say to them, To-day hath this scripture been fulfilled in your ears.
Acts 1:16Brethren, it was necessary that this scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through the mouth of David spoke before 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 →