James 2:24

You see then that by works 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

23So 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.

25In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way?

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Cross References

James 2:15And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food,

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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