James 2:23

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The Scripture passage came true. It says, “Abraham believed God, and that faith was regarded as the basis of Abraham’s approval by God.” So Abraham was called God’s friend.

Cross References

Genesis 15:6

Then Abram believed the Lord, and that faith was regarded as the basis of Abram’s approval by the Lord.

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah, son of Nathan, was in charge of the district governors. Zabud, son of Nathan, was the king’s adviser.

2 Chronicles 20:7

Didn’t you, our God, force those who were living in this country out of Israel’s way? Didn’t you give this country to the descendants of your friend Abraham to have permanently?

Job 16:21

But my witness will plead for a human in front of God. The Son of Man will plead for his friend!

Exodus 33:11

The Lord would speak to Moses personally, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would come back to the camp, but his assistant, Joshua, son of Nun, stayed inside the tent.

Isaiah 41:8

“But you are my servant Israel, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the descendant of Abraham, my dear friend.

Mark 12:10

Have you never read the Scripture passage: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Mark 15:27

They crucified two criminals with him, one on his right and the other on his left.

Luke 4:21

Then he said to them, “This passage came true today when you heard me read it.”

Acts 1:16

“Brothers, what the Holy Spirit predicted through David in Scripture about Judas had to come true. Judas led the men to arrest Jesus.

Romans 11:2

God has not rejected his people whom he knew long ago. Don’t you know what Elijah says in the Scripture passage when he complains to God about Israel? He says,

Romans 9:17

For example, Scripture says to Pharaoh, “I put you here for this reason: to demonstrate my power through you and to spread my name throughout the earth.”

Galatians 3:22

But Scripture states that the whole world is controlled by the power of sin. Therefore, a promise based on faith in Jesus Christ could be given to those who believe.

Galatians 3:6

Abraham serves as an example. He believed God, and that faith was regarded as the basis of Abraham’s approval by God.

2 Timothy 3:16

Every Scripture passage is inspired by God. All of them are useful for teaching, pointing out errors, correcting people, and training them for a life that has God’s approval.

James 2:24

You see that a person receives God’s approval because of what he does, not only because of what he believes.

1 Peter 2:6

That is why Scripture says, “I am laying a chosen and precious cornerstone in Zion, and the person who believes in him will never be ashamed.”