James 2:23

and that in this way the words of Scripture came true — “Abraham believed God, and that was regarded by God as righteousness,” and “He was called the friend of God.”

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

22You see how, in his case, faith and actions went together; that his faith was perfected as the result of his actions;

24You see, then, that it is as the result of his actions that a man is pronounced righteous, and not of his faith only.

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Cross References

Mark 12:10‘Have you never read this passage of Scripture? — ‘The very stone which the builders despised has now itself become the corner-stone;

Luke 4:21and Jesus began: “This very day this passage has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

Acts 1:16“Brothers,” he said, “it was necessary that the prediction of Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit made by the lips of David about Judas, who acted as guide to the men that arrested 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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