James 2:22

Do yoʋ see how faith was active along with his works, and by works his faith was brought to completion?

Text-Critical English NT

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 justified by works when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?

23And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

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Cross References

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither does circumcision have any significance, nor uncircumcision, but what matters is faith working through love.

Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He who had received the promises was ready to offer up his one and only son,

1 John 2:5But whoever keeps his word, truly in him the love of God has been perfected. By 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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