James 2:24

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

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

What this verse means

Read James 2:24 in the flow of James2 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open James2 to see the surrounding context.

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Ye see, then, that out of works is man declared righteous, and not out of faith only;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo James 2:24 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 60:12With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.
  2. James 2:15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
  3. James 2:21Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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