James 2:22

dost thou see that the faith was working with his works, and out of the works the faith was perfected?

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

21Abraham our father — was not he declared righteous out of works, having brought up Isaac his son upon the altar?

23and fulfilled was the Writing that is saying, 'And Abraham did believe God, and it was reckoned to him — to righteousness;' and, 'Friend of God' he was called.

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Cross References

Galatians 5:6for in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith through love working.

Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham hath offered up Isaac, being tried, and the only begotten he did offer up who did receive the promises,

1 John 2:5and whoever may keep his word, truly in him the love of God hath been perfected; in this we know that in him we are.

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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