James 2:22–25
Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
‖Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, thou seest.
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.
And the Scripture was fullfiled which saith, *Abraham beleeued God, and it was imputed vnto him for righteousnes: and he was called the friend of God.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceGen. 15.6. rom. 4.3. gal. 3.6.
Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Ye see then, how that by workes a man is iustified, and not by faith only.
Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
Likewise also, was not Rahab the harlot iustified by works, when she had receiued the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
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From verse 22
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3Rank 1 from verse 22
3Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;
3Remembring without ceasing your worke of faith, and labour of loue, and patience of hope in our Lord Iesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father:
- Hebrews 11:17–19Rank 2 from verse 22
17By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
18Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
19Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
17By faith Abraham when he was tried, offered vp Isaac: and he that had receiued the promises, offered vp his onely begotten sonne,
18‖Of whom it was said, That, in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
19Accounting that God was able to raise him vp, euen from the dead: from whence also he receiued him in a figure.
- 1 John 2:5Rank 3 from verse 22
- Galatians 5:6Rank 4 from verse 22
- 1 John 4:17–18Rank 5 from verse 22
17Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
18There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
17Herein is †our loue made perfect, that wee may haue boldnesse in the day of Iudgement, because as hee is, so are we in this world.
18There is no feare in loue, but perfect loue casteth out feare: because feare hath torment: hee that feareth, is not made perfect in loue.
- James 2:18Rank 6 from verse 22
From verse 23
- Genesis 15:6Rank 1 from verse 23
- Isaiah 41:8Rank 2 from verse 23
- 2 Chronicles 20:7Rank 3 from verse 23
7Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?
7 Art not thou our God, † who didst driue out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gauest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for euer?
- Galatians 3:6Rank 4 from verse 23
- Romans 4:22–24Rank 5 from verse 23
22And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
23Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;
24But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;
22And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousnesse.
23Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him:
24But for vs also, to whome it shall bee imputed, if wee beleeue on him that raised vp Iesus our Lord from the dead,
- Exodus 33:11Rank 6 from verse 23
11And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.
11And the LORD spake vnto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh vnto his friend. And he turned againe into the campe, but his seruant Ioshua the sonne of Nun, a yong man, departed not out of the Tabernacle.
- Romans 4:3–6Rank 7 from verse 23
3For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
4Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
6Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,
3For what saith the Scripture? Abraham beleeued God, and it was counted vnto him for righteousnes.
4Now to him that worketh, is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
5But to him that worketh not, but beleeueth on him that iustifieth the vngodly; his faith is counted for righteousnesse.
6Euen as Dauid also describeth the blessednesse of the man, vnto whom God imputeth righteousnesse without works:
- John 15:13–15Rank 8 from verse 23
13Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
15Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
13Greater loue hath no man then this, that a man lay downe his life for his friends.
14Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoeuer I command you.
15Henceforth I call you not seruants, for the seruant knoweth not what his lord doth, but I haue called you friends: for all things that I haue heard of my Father, I haue made knowen vnto you.
- Galatians 3:22Rank 9 from verse 23
- Romans 11:2Rank 10 from verse 23
2God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,
2God hath not cast away his people which hee foreknew. Wote yee not what the Scripture saieth of Elias? how hee maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,
- Galatians 3:8–10Rank 11 from verse 23
8And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
9So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.
10For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
8And the Scripture foreseeing that God would iustifie the heathen through faith, preached before the Gospel vnto Abraham, saying, *In thee shall all nations be blessed.
9So then, they which bee of faith, are blessed with faithfull Abraham.
10For as many as are of the works of the lawe, are vnder the curse: for it is written, *Cursed is euery one that continueth not in all things which are written in the booke of the Law to doe them.
- Romans 4:10–11Rank 13 from verse 23
10How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.
11And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
10How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in vncircumcision? not in circumcision, but in vncircumcision.
11And hee receiued the signe of circumcision, a seale of the righteousnesse of the faith, which hee had yet being vncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that beleeue, though they be not circumcised; that righteousnesse might be imputed vnto them also:
- Romans 9:17Rank 14 from verse 23
17For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
17For the Scripture saith vnto Pharaoh, *Euen for this same purpose haue I raised thee vp, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my Name might bee declared throughout all the earth.
- Mark 15:27Rank 16 from verse 23
- Mark 12:10Rank 17 from verse 23
- 1 Peter 2:6Rank 18 from verse 23
6Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
6Wherefore it is conteined in the Scripture, *Beholde, I lay in Sion a chiefe corner stone, elect, precious, and he that beleeueth on him, shall not be confounded.
- 2 Timothy 3:16Rank 19 from verse 23
16Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
16Men and brethren, This Scripture must needs haue beene fulfilled, *which the holy Ghost by the mouth of Dauid spake before concerning Iudas, which was guide to them y t took Iesus.
From verse 24
- James 2:15–18Rank 1 from verse 24
15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
16And 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?
17Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
18Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of dayly foode,
16And one of you say vnto them, Depart in peace, be you warmed & filled: notwithstanding ye giue them not those things which are needfull to the body: what doth it profit?
17Euen so faith, if it hath not works, is dead being †alone.
18Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I haue workes: shew mee thy faith †without thy workes, and I will shew thee my faith by my workes.
- James 2:21–22Rank 2 from verse 24
21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
22Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
21Was not Abraham our father iustified by works, when hee had offered Isaac his sonne vpon the altar?
22‖Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
- Psalms 60:12Rank 3 from verse 24
From verse 25
- Hebrews 11:31Rank 1 from verse 25
- Joshua 6:22–25Rank 2 from verse 25
22But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot’s house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her.
23And the young men that were spies went in, and brought out Rahab, and her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they brought out all her kindred, and left them without the camp of Israel.
24And they burnt the city with fire, and all that was therein: only the silver, and the gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron, they put into the treasury of the house of the Lord.
25And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father’s household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
22But Ioshua had said vnto the two men that had spied out the countrey; Goe into the harlots house, and bring out thence the woman and all that she hath, *as ye sware vnto her.
23And the yong men that were spies, went in, and brought out Rahab, and her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had: and they brought out all her †kinred, and left them without the campe of Israel.
24And they burnt the city with fire, and all that was therein: onely the siluer & the gold, and the vessels of brasse and of yron, they put into the Treasury of the house of the LORD.
25And Ioshua saued Rahab the harlot aliue, and her fathers houshold, and all that she had: and she dwelleth in Israel euen vnto this day, because she hid the messengers which Ioshua sent to spy out Iericho.
- Joshua 2:19–21Rank 3 from verse 25
19And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood shall be upon his head, and we will be guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be upon him.
20And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.
21And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.
19And it shall bee, that whosoeuer shall goe out of the doores of thy house into the street, his blood shalbe vpon his head, and wee will bee guiltlesse: and whosoeuer shall bee with thee in the house, his blood shalbe on our head, if any hand be vpon him.
20And if thou vtter this our businesse, then we wilbe quit of thine oath which thou hast made vs to sweare.
21And shee saide, According vnto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, & they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.
- Joshua 2:15Rank 4 from verse 25
- Joshua 2:4Rank 5 from verse 25
- Joshua 2:1Rank 6 from verse 25
1AND Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there.
1¶ And Ioshua the sonne of Nun sent out of Shittim two men, to spie secretly, saying, Go, view the land, euen Iericho: and they went, and *came into an harlots house, named Rahab, and †lodged there.
- Joshua 6:17Rank 7 from verse 25
17¶ And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the Lord: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.
17¶ And the citie shalbe ‖accursed, euen it, and all that are therein, to the LORD: onely Rahab the harlot shal liue, she, and all that are with her in the house, because *she hid the messengers that we sent.
- Matthew 1:5Rank 8 from verse 25
- Matthew 21:31Rank 9 from verse 25
31Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
31Whether of them twaine did the will of his father? They say vnto him, The first. Iesus saith vnto them, Uerely I say vnto you, that the Publicanes and the harlots go into the kingdome of God before you.
- James 2:18Rank 10 from verse 25
- James 2:22Rank 11 from verse 25
- Joshua 2:6Rank 12 from verse 25
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James 2:22
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.
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Worked, laboured, acted, made, formed, fashioned, performed, produced, or brought about.
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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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Complete, whole, sound, mature, upright, fully fitted, finished, exact, or lacking nothing required for the person, work, knowledge, state, purpose, or standard in view; to perfect is to bring to that intended completion or maturity.
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James 2:23
The sacred writing or writings given by inspiration of God, whether taken collectively or as a particular passage.
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Filled up, completed, accomplished, performed, satisfied, expired, or brought fully to the appointed result, measure, time, or realization.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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The patriarch formerly named Abram, whom God appointed to be a father of many nations.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of believe. Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
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The one true God.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of impute, meaning to reckon, attribute, or place to someone's account.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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righteousness
The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
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One joined to another by affection, goodwill, or alliance; to support or befriend.
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James 2:24
The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.
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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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1. Declared righteous or acquitted. 2. Shown or proved to be right. 3. Comparatively shown to be more righteous.
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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.
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James 2:25
Sense 1: In the same, similar, or corresponding manner. Sense 2: In a matching case.
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Sense 1: A woman who practises prostitution or sexual unfaithfulness. Sense 2: Figuratively, a person, city, or nation portrayed as unfaithful.
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1. Declared righteous or acquitted. 2. Shown or proved to be right. 3. Comparatively shown to be more righteous.
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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).
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messengers
Persons who bear messages or errands; bearers of spoken or written communications or dispatches.
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Caused to go or be carried; dispatched.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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1. In "one another" and like reciprocal or distributive constructions, each the other, or one in relation to the other or others. 2. One other, one more, or a different or additional person or thing.
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21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
21Was not Abraham our father iustified by works, when hee had offered Isaac his sonne vpon the altar?
22Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
22‖Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
Selected passage23And 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.
23And the Scripture was fullfiled which saith, *Abraham beleeued God, and it was imputed vnto him for righteousnes: and he was called the friend of God.
Selected passage24Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
24Ye see then, how that by workes a man is iustified, and not by faith only.
Selected passage25Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
25Likewise also, was not Rahab the harlot iustified by works, when she had receiued the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
Selected passage26For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
26For as the body without the ‖spirit is dead, so faith without workes is dead also.