James 2:21
Was not our father Abraham justified by works, when he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
In Context
20But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
22Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith consummated.
Cross References
Matthew 12:37For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Luke 1:73the oath which he sware to Abraham our father,
Luke 16:30But he said, Ah no, father Abraham! but if one came to them from the dead, they will repent.
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 →