James 2:24

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

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

In Context

23And 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.

25So also Rahab, the harlot, was not she justified by works, when she entertained the spies, and sent them forth by another way?

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Cross References

James 2:15Or if a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

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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