James 2:23

New American Bible - revised edition

Thus the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called “the friend of God.”

Cross References

Genesis 15:6

Abram put his faith in the Lord, who attributed it to him as an act of righteousness.

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah, son of Nathan, in charge of the governors; Zabud, son of Nathan, priest and companion to the king;

2 Chronicles 20:7

Was it not you, our God, who dispossessed the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and gave it forever to the descendants of Abraham, your friend?

Job 16:21

That justice may be done for a mortal with God: as for a man with his neighbor.

Exodus 33:11

The Lord used to speak to Moses face to face, as a person speaks to a friend. Moses would then return to the camp, but his young assistant, Joshua, son of Nun, never left the tent.

Isaiah 41:8

But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, offspring of Abraham my friend—

Mark 12:10

Have you not read this scripture passage: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;

Mark 15:27

With him they crucified two revolutionaries, one on his right and one on his left. [

Luke 4:21

He said to them, “Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”

Acts 1:16

“My brothers, the scripture had to be fulfilled which the holy Spirit spoke beforehand through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who was the guide for those who arrested Jesus.

Romans 11:2

God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the scripture says about Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel?

Romans 9:17

For the scripture says to Pharaoh, “This is why I have raised you up, to show my power through you that my name may be proclaimed throughout the earth.”

Galatians 3:22

But scripture confined all things under the power of sin, that through faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe. What Faith Has Brought Us.

Galatians 3:6

Thus Abraham “believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

James 2:24

See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

1 Peter 2:6

For it says in scripture: “Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a cornerstone, chosen and precious, and whoever believes in it shall not be put to shame.”