James 2:24

Good News Translation

You see, then, that it is by our actions that we are put right with God, and not by our faith alone.

Cross References

Psalm 60:12

With God on our side we will win; he will defeat our enemies.

Romans 3:28

For we conclude that a person is put right with God only through faith, and not by doing what the Law commands.

James 2:23

And the scripture came true that said, “Abraham believed God, and because of his faith God accepted him as righteous.” And so Abraham was called God's friend.

James 2:25

It was the same with the prostitute Rahab. She was put right with God through her actions, by welcoming the Israelite spies and helping them to escape by a different road.