James 2:24 asv — Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.

American Standard Version

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

— James 2:24, American Standard Version

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James 2 — Context

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Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?

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Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect;

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and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.

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

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And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?

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For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

James 2:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 2:24 say?
James 2:24 in the American Standard Version reads: “Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith. ”
Where is James 2:24 in the Bible?
James 2:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 24.
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 2:24.
What translation should I read James 2:24 in?
James 2:24 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 2:24?
James 2:24 reads (ASV): “Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith. ” 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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