James 2:22

You see that his faith was helping his works and was made complete by them;

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

In The King James Version

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

In Context

21Was not the righteousness of Abraham our father judged by his works, when he made an offering of Isaac his son on the altar?

23And the holy Writings were put into effect which said, And Abraham had faith in God and it was put to his account as righteousness; and he was named the friend of God.

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Cross References

Galatians 5:6Because in Christ Jesus, having circumcision or not having circumcision are equally of no profit; but only faith working through love.

Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham made an offering of Isaac, when he was tested: and he with whom the agreement had been made gave up as an offering the only son of his body,

1 John 2:5But in every man who keeps his word, the love of God is made complete. By this we may be certain 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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