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James 2:21-26 Faith and Deeds

21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?

22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.

23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend.

24 You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone.

25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?

26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

Cross References for James 2:21-26

Romans 3:20 - Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through ... Click to read the verse Romans 3:20 Click to read the verse Romans 3:20

Genesis 22:9 - When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged t... Click to read the verse Genesis 22:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:9

Isaiah 51:2 - look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was but on... Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:2

Acts 7:2 - To this he replied: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our fathe... Click to read the verse Acts 7:2 Click to read the verse Acts 7:2

Matthew 3:9 - And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that ou... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9

Joshua 24:3 - But I took your father Abraham from the land beyond the River and led him throughout Canaan and... Click to read the verse Joshua 24:3 Click to read the verse Joshua 24:3

Genesis 22:1 - Abraham Tested Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he r... Click to read the verse Genesis 22:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:1

James 2:18 - But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I w... Click to read the verse James 2:18 Click to read the verse James 2:18

Genesis 26:5 - because Abraham obeyed me and kept my requirements, my commands, my decrees and my laws.” Click to read the verse Genesis 26:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 26:5

Luke 1:73 - the oath he swore to our father Abraham: Click to read the verse Luke 1:73 Click to read the verse Luke 1:73

Genesis 22:16-18 - and said, “I swear by myself, declares the Lord, that because you have done this and have not w... Click to read the verse Genesis 22:16-18 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:16-18

Psalms 143:2 - Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you. Click to read the verse Psalms 143:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 143:2

Song of Songs 1:8 - Friends If you do not know, most beautiful of women, follow the tracks of the sheep and graze y... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:8 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:8

Matthew 12:37 - For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Click to read the verse Matthew 12:37 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:37

Luke 16:24 - So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his fi... Click to read the verse Luke 16:24 Click to read the verse Luke 16:24

Romans 4:16 - Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:16 Click to read the verse Romans 4:16

John 8:39 - “Abraham is our father,” they answered. “If you were Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then you... Click to read the verse John 8:39 Click to read the verse John 8:39

Romans 4:12 - And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:12 Click to read the verse Romans 4:12

John 8:53 - Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you... Click to read the verse John 8:53 Click to read the verse John 8:53

Romans 4:1 - Abraham Justified by Faith What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in t... Click to read the verse Romans 4:1 Click to read the verse Romans 4:1

Luke 16:30 - “‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ Click to read the verse Luke 16:30 Click to read the verse Luke 16:30

James 2:24 - You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. Click to read the verse James 2:24 Click to read the verse James 2:24

Matthew 25:31-40 - The Sheep and the Goats “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, h... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:31-40 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:31-40

Genesis 22:9-12 - When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged t... Click to read the verse Genesis 22:9-12 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:9-12