James 2:23

and the scripture was accomplished which said, that Abraham believed in Aloha, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness, and the friend of Aloha he was called.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

In Context

22Thou seest that his faith was helpful unto his works; and by works his faith was perfected,

24Thou seest that by works man is justified, and not by faith alone.

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Cross References

Mark 12:10And also that scripture have you not read, The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner?

Luke 4:21And he began to say to them, Today is fulfilled this scripture which is in your ears.

Acts 1:16Men, brethren, it was right for that scripture to be fulfilled which the Spirit of Holiness had before spoken, by the mouth of David, concerning Jihuda, who was the leader of them who took Jeshu.

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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