James 2:21
Was not Abraham our ancestor justified by deeds, in that he offered up Isaac, his son, upon the altar?
Montgomery 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 do you want to be convinced, O foolish man, that faith apart from deeds is barren?
22You see how faith was cooperating with deeds, and faith was made perfect by deeds.
Cross References
Matthew 12:37"For by your words you will each be justified, and by your words be condemned."
Luke 1:73"The oath which he swore to Abraham, our forefather,
Luke 16:30"‘Nay, Father Abraham,’ he said ‘but if some one went to them from the dead they would 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 →