James 2:23

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith—And Abraham believed God, And it was reckoned to him as righteousness, and, God’s friend, was he called:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

22Thou seest that, his faith, had been working together with his works, and by his works did his faith become full-grown,—

24Ye see that—by works, a man is declared righteous, and not by faith alone.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:6And he had faith in Yahweh,—so he reckoned it to him as righteousness.

1 Kings 4:5And Azariah son of Nathan, over the governors,—and Zabud son of Nathan, minister, king’s friend;

Job 16:21That one might plead, for a man, with GOD,—Even a son of man, for his friend!

Mark 12:10Have ye not, this scripture, read—A stone which the builders rejected, the same, hath become head of the corner!

Luke 4:21and he began to be saying to them—This day, is fulfilled this scripture, in your ears.

Acts 1:16Brethren! It was needful for the Scripture to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spake beforehand through the mouth of David, concerning Judas,—who became guide unto them who 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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