James 2:22 net — You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works.

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"You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works."

— James 2:22, NET Bible

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James 2 — Context

19

You believe that God is one; well and good. Even the demons believe that– and tremble with fear.

20

But would you like evidence, you empty fellow, that faith without works is useless?

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

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You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works.

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

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

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And similarly, was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she welcomed 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 NET Bible reads: “You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works.”
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 (NET): “You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works.” 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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