James 2:23

and that in this way the words of scripture came true – “Abraham believed God, and that was regarded by God as righteousness,” 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 see how, in his case, faith and actions went together; that his faith was perfected as the result of his actions;

24You see, then, that a person is justified by actions, and not by faith alone.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:6Abram believed in the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness,

Mark 12:10“Have you never read this passage of scripture? – ‘The stone which the builders despised has now itself become the cornerstone;

Luke 4:21and Jesus began, “This very day this passage has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

Acts 1:16“Friends,” he said, “it was necessary that the prediction of scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit made by the lips of David about Judas, who acted as guide to the men 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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