James 2:21

Was it, or was it not, because of his actions that he was declared to be righteous as the result of his having offered up his son Isaac upon the altar?

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

In Context

20But, idle boaster, are you willing to be taught how it is that faith apart from obedience is worthless? Take the case of Abraham our forefather.

22You notice that his faith was co-operating with his actions, and that by his actions his faith was perfected;

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Cross References

Matthew 12:37For each of you by his words shall be justified, or by his words shall be condemned."

Luke 1:73The oath which He swore to Abraham our forefather,

Luke 16:30"`No, father Abraham,' he pleaded; `but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'

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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