James 2:22

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

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

In Context

21Was 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?

23and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "And Abraham believed God, and his faith was placed to his credit as righteousness," and he received the name of `God's friend.'

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Cross References

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any importance; but only faith working through love.

Hebrews 11:17Through faith Abraham, as soon as God put him to the test, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had joyfully welcomed the promises was on the point of sacrificing his only son

1 John 2:5But whoever obeys His Message, in him love for God has in very deed reached perfection. By this we can 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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