James 2:22

You see that faith was active with his works, and by works was faith made perfect;

Revised King James 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 Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

23And the scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

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Cross References

Galatians 5:6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; but faith which works through love.

Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac: he who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only begotten son,

1 John 2:5But whoever keeps his word, in him is the love of God truly 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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