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James 2:24

James 2:24
Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Ye see then how that by works a man is justified,.... Not as causes procuring his justification, but as effects declaring it; for the best works are imperfect, and cannot be a righteousness justifying…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Ye see then - From the course of reasoning pursued, and the example referred to. How that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only - Not by a cold, abstract, inoperative faith. It must be by…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Ye see then how - It is evident from this example that Abraham's faith was not merely believing that there is a God; but a principle that led him to credit God's promises relative to the future…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

James 2:14-26

In this latter part of the chapter, the apostle shows the error of those who rested in a bare profession of the Christian faith, as if that would save them, while the temper of their minds and the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Ye see then The better MSS. omit the then. The Greek verb may be indicative, imperative, or interrogative. The English Version is probably right in giving the preference to the first.

not by faith…

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