James 2:23

and 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.'

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

24You all see that it is because of actions that a man is pronounced righteous, and not simply because of faith.

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Cross References

Mark 12:10"Have you not read even this passage," He added, "`The stone which the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone:

Luke 4:21Then He proceeded to say to them, "To-day is this Scripture fulfilled in your hearing."

Acts 1:16"Brethren, it was necessary that the Scripture should be fulfilled--the prediction, I mean, which the Holy Spirit uttered by the lips of David, about Judas, who acted as guide to those who 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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