James 2:22

You see that faith worked with his works, and that by works his faith was fully developed.

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

In Context

21Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?

23The 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 5:6In Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith working through love.

Hebrews 11:17It was by faith that Abraham, when he was tested, offered Isaac. It was his only son whom he offered, he who had received the promises.

1 John 2:5But whoever keeps his word, truly, in him truly 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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