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Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Ye see {G3708} then {G5106} how that {G3754} by {G1537} works {G2041} a man {G444} is justified {G1344}, and {G2532} not {G3756} by {G1537} faith {G4102} only {G3440}.

You see that a person is declared righteous because of actions and not because of faith alone.

As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.

Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.

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Cross-References

  • James 2:15 (11 votes)

    If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

  • James 2:18 (11 votes)

    Yea, 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.

  • James 2:21 (9 votes)

    Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

  • James 2:22 (9 votes)

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

  • Psalms 60:12 (-3 votes)

    Through God we shall do valiantly: for he [it is that] shall tread down our enemies.