James 2:22 nasb — You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected;

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"You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected;"

— James 2:22, NASB

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James 2 — Context

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You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder.

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But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless?

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Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?

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You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected;

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and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "AND ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS," and he was called the friend of God.

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You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.

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In the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way?

James 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 2:22 say?
James 2:22 in the NASB reads: “You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected;”
Where is James 2:22 in the Bible?
James 2:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 22.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 2:22.
What translation should I read James 2:22 in?
James 2:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 2:22?
James 2:22 reads (NASB): “You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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