James 2:23
So the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness,” and he was called the friend of God.
World English Bible
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In Context
22You see that faith worked with his works, and by works faith was perfected.
24You see then that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6He believed in the LORD, who credited it to him for righteousness.
1 Kings 4:5Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, the king’s friend;
Job 16:21that he would maintain the right of a man with God, of a son of man with his neighbor!
Mark 12:10Haven’t you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner.
Luke 4:21He began to tell them, “Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
Acts 1:16“Brothers, it was necessary that this Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to those who took 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 →