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James 2

James 2:22

Faith and Works · James 2:14–26
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Translations

Modern
You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did.
Traditional
Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
Literal
You see that faith was working with his works, and by works, faith was perfected.
Latin
Vides quoniam fides cooperabatur operibus illius: et ex operibus fides consummata est?

Interlinear

Greek
English
You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did.

Notes

James 2:22

This verse explains 2:21 so that people will not understand it. Abraham was not justified (made right with God) by his actions alone. Instead, his faith and actions worked together to show his complete commitment to God (see Genesis 12:1–4; 18:1–27).

James 2:20–26

James shows through Scripture that true faith is shown through actions.

James 2:14–26

James explains why Christians should care about how God will judge their actions (2:12–13): Good deeds must accompany true faith (see 1:22–25).

Parallels

Galatians 3:1–9

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Faith Letter of James Mercy Obedience

Topics

Abraham: Faith of Belief Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: True, Evidenced by Its Fruits Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Religion: True Righteousness: Fruits of