James 2:23

And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith: Abraham believed in God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness, and he was called the Friend of God.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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, that his faith aided his works; and that by the works his faith was rendered complete?

24Thou seest, that by works a man is justified, and not by faith alone.

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Cross References

Mark 12:10And have ye not read this scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, hath become the head of the corner:

Luke 4:21And he began to say to them: This day, is this scripture which ye have heard, fulfilled.

Acts 1:16Men, brethren, it was right that the scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake, by the mouth of David, concerning Judas who was guide to them that apprehended Jesus.

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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