James 2:23

And the Scripture was fulfilled which sayeth, Abraham beleeued God, and it was imputed vnto him for righteousnesse: and hee was called the friende of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

22Seest thou not that the faith wrought with his workes? and through the workes was the faith made perfect.

24Ye see then howe that of workes a man is iustified, and not of faith onely.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:6And Abram beleeued the Lord, and he counted that to him for righteousnesse.

1 Kings 4:5And Azariah the sonne of Nathan was ouer the officers, and Zabud the sonne of Nathan Priest was the Kings friend,

Job 16:21Oh that a man might pleade with God, as man with his neighbour!

Mark 12:10Haue ye not read so much as this Scripture? The stone which the builders did refuse, is made the head of the corner.

Luke 4:21Then he began to say vnto them, This day is the Scripture fulfilled in your eares.

Acts 1:16Yee men and brethren, this scripture must needes haue beene fulfilled, which the holy Ghost by the mouth of Dauid spake before of Iudas, which was guide to them that tooke Iesus.

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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