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James 2:21
Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
James 2:21 · Berean Standard Bible
James 2:21 in other translations
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
Wasn’t Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?
Wasn't Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?
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In context
18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
19 You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
20 O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
21 Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
22 You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did.
23 And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.
24 As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.
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