James 2:22

Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith consummated.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

21Was not our father Abraham justified by works, when he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?

23And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, “Abraham believed God, and it was imputed to 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 availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith exerting its energy by love.

Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, when tried, offered up Isaac; and he who had received the promise, presented in sacrifice his only begotten son,

1 John 2:5But whosoever keepeth his word, verily in him is the love of God perfected: by 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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