James 2:23

Translations

Modern

And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And the Scripture was fulfilled, the one saying, “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

Latin

Et suppleta est Scriptura, dicens: Credidit Abraham Deo, et reputatum est illi ad justitiam, et amicus Dei appellatus est.

Original

Greek

English

And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

Notes

James 2:23

the Scripture was fulfilled: James saw the offering of Isaac in Genesis 22 as fulfilling the pledge of the faith of Abraham and the declaration of God that Abraham was righteous (quoted from Genesis 15:6).
he was called a friend of God: James emphasizes that faith is a relationship of complete loyalty (James 1:5–8; 4:4; John 15:15).

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham James, Brother of Jesus “Belief” in the Gospel of John By Faith Faith and Good Deeds Job’s Innocence Social Justice The Holiness of God’s People

Related verses

Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.
Isaiah 41:8
“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend—
2 Chronicles 20:7
Our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend?
Galatians 3:6
So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Romans 4:22–24
This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Exodus 33:11
Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent.
Romans 4:3–6
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
John 15:13–15
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
Galatians 3:22
But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.
Romans 11:2
God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel:
Job 16:21
Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor!
Romans 4:10–11
In what context was it credited? Was it after his circumcision, or before? It was not after, but before.

Parallels

Galatians 3:1–9

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Abraham as the Friend of God Biblical Concept of Law Fellowship Letter of James Mercy Obedience

Topics

Abraham: Faith of Abraham: Friend of God Abraham: Piety of Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: True, Evidenced by Its Fruits Garments of the Rich: Gay Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Justification by Faith Alone Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Friend Religion: True Righteousness: Fruits of Titles and Names of Saints: Friends of God

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