James 2:24

You see that it is by works that a man is justified, and not only by faith.

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Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

In Context

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.

25In the same way also, was not Rahab the prostitute justified by works, when she welcomed the messengers and sent them away by another road?

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Cross References

James 2:15Suppose that a brother or sister is badly clothed and lacks food for the day.

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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