Devine Scripture

James 2:22

James chapter 2 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect;

Context

v.21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?

v.22This passage

v.23and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Galatians 5:6

    For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.

  • Hebrews 11:17

    By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:3

    remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;

  • 1 John 4:17

    Herein is love made perfect with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, even so are we in this world.

  • James 2:18

    Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from thy works, and I by my works will show thee my faith.

  • 1 John 2:5

    but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him: