22 Seest thou not that the faith [a]wrought with his works? and through the works was the faith made [b]perfect.

23 And the Scripture was [c]fulfilled which saith, (A)Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God.

24 [d]Ye see then how that of works a man is [e]justified, and not of [f]faith only.

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Footnotes

  1. James 2:22 Was effectual and fruitful with good works.
  2. James 2:22 That the faith was declared to be a true faith, and that by works.
  3. James 2:23 Then was the Scripture fulfilled, when it appeared plainly, how truly it was written of Abraham.
  4. James 2:24 The conclusion: he is only justified that hath that faith which hath works following it.
  5. James 2:24 Is proved to be just.
  6. James 2:24 Of that dead and fruitless faith which you boast of.

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