James 2:22

You see that faith wrought with his works, and by works the faith was made perfect;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, having offered up his son Isaac on the altar?

23and the scripture was fulfilled, saying, And Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God.

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Cross References

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision or uncircumcision avails anything; but faith working through divine love.

Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac: and the one having received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

1 John 2:5but whosoever shall keep his word, truly the divine love of God has been made perfect in him. In this we know 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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