James 2:23

and 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.

Young's Literal Translation

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

22dost thou see that the faith was working with his works, and out of the works the faith was perfected?

24Ye see, then, that out of works is man declared righteous, and not out of faith only;

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Cross References

Genesis 15:6And he hath believed in Jehovah, and He reckoneth it to him — righteousness.

1 Kings 4:5and Azariah son of Nathan [is] over the officers; and Zabud son of Nathan [is] minister, friend of the king;

Job 16:21And he reasoneth for a man with God, And a son of man for his friend.

Mark 12:10And this Writing did ye not read: A stone that the builders rejected, it did become the head of a corner:

Luke 4:21And he began to say unto them — 'To-day hath this writing been fulfilled in your ears;'

Acts 1:16'Men, brethren, it behoved this Writing that it be fulfilled that beforehand the Holy Spirit spake through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who became guide to those who took 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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