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href="/bsb/james/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/james/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/james/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/james/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />You see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/james/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/james/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/james/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/james/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/james/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />You see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/james/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/james/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You see that a man (believer) is justified by works and not by faith alone [that is, by acts of obedience a born-again believer reveals his faith].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/james/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/james/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/james/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/james/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You can now see that we please God by what we do and not only by what we believe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/james/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/james/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You see that a person receives God's approval because of what he does, not only because of what he believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/james/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You see, then, that it is by our actions that we are put right with God, and not by our faith alone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/james/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You observe that a person is justified through actions and not through faith alone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/james/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As you can see, then, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/james/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/james/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/james/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ye see then that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />You all see that it is because of actions that a man is pronounced righteous, and not simply because of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/james/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You see then that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/james/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You see, then, that man is considered righteous out of works, and not out of faith only;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />You see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/james/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ye see, then, that out of works is man declared righteous, and not out of faith only;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/james/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Therefore ye see that man is justified from works, and not from faith alone.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/james/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Do you see that by works a man is justified; and not by faith only? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/james/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Do you see that a man is justified by means of works, and not by faith alone?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/james/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/james/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/james/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You see then, how a man by works becomes righteous, and not by faith only.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />You see that by works a man is justified and not from faith alone.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/james/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Do you see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only?<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/james/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />You see that a man is justified by works, and not only by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/james/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Observe therefore that by works a man is justified, and not by faith merely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/james/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />you see then, that a man is accounted just for his actions, and not for his bare faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />You all see that it is because of actions that a man is pronounced righteous, and not simply because of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/james/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/james/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Ye see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/james/2-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=442" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">Faith and Works</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>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. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: horate (V-PIA-2P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">As you can see,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/1344.htm" title="1344: dikaioutai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From dikaios; to render just or innocent.">is justified</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergōn (N-GNP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">his deeds</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.">alone.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">25</span>In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28</a></span><br />For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a></span><br />know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a></span><br />For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Romans 4:2-5</a></span><br />If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God. / For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a></span><br />By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a></span><br />Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a></span><br />Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6-9</a></span><br />So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a></span><br />Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46</a></span><br />Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7</a></span><br />Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12-13</a></span><br />Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. / For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-2.htm">1 Corinthians 13:2</a></span><br />If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5-8</a></span><br />For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; / and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; / and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Titus 3:8</a></span><br />This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-18,21,22</a></b></br> If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalm 60:12</a></b></br> Through God we shall do valiantly: for he <i>it is that</i> shall tread down our enemies.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/2-22.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/james/2-17.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/james/2-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Justified</a> <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Principle</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Pronounced</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/james/2-23.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Simply</a> <a href="/james/2-22.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/james/2-25.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/1_john/2-2.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/james/2-26.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Justified</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Principle</a> <a href="/revelation/18-20.htm">Pronounced</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/james/5-12.htm">Simply</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">James 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-1.htm">Do not regard the rich and despise the poor brothers;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-13.htm">rather we are to be loving and merciful;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-14.htm">and not to boast of faith without deeds;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-17.htm">because faith without deeds is useless;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-19.htm">as is the faith of the demons;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-21.htm">however, Abraham displayed both faith and actions;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-25.htm">as did Rahab.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/james/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>As you can see</b><br>This phrase indicates that the author, James, is drawing a conclusion from previous arguments or examples. In the context of <a href="/james/2.htm">James 2</a>, he has been discussing the relationship between faith and works, using examples like Abraham and Rahab to illustrate his point. The phrase suggests that the evidence is clear and observable, emphasizing the practical nature of faith in action.<p><b>a man is justified</b><br>The term "justified" here refers to being declared righteous in the sight of God. In the Jewish context, justification was often associated with adherence to the Law. However, James is addressing a Christian audience, emphasizing that true justification involves more than just verbal profession of faith. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized the importance of bearing fruit as evidence of genuine faith (<a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-20</a>).<p><b>by his deeds</b><br>Deeds, or works, are actions that demonstrate the authenticity of one's faith. James is not contradicting Paul's teaching on justification by faith (<a href="/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28</a>) but is complementing it by showing that genuine faith naturally results in good works. This reflects the holistic view of faith in the early church, where belief and action were inseparable. The deeds mentioned are not just ritualistic observances but acts of love and mercy, as seen in the examples of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac and Rahab's protection of the spies.<p><b>and not by faith alone</b><br>This phrase underscores the argument that faith, if it is genuine, cannot exist in isolation from works. The historical context of James' letter suggests he was addressing a misunderstanding or misuse of Paul's teachings, where some believed that mere intellectual assent was sufficient for salvation. James clarifies that true faith is living and active, echoing the teachings of Jesus in the parable of the sheep and the goats (<a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a>), where actions are the evidence of one's relationship with Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a></b><br>The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early Jerusalem church. He writes to Jewish Christians scattered among the nations, addressing practical aspects of living out one's faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>Mentioned earlier in <a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">James 2</a> as an example of someone whose faith was demonstrated through his actions, specifically his willingness to sacrifice Isaac.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rahab.htm">Rahab</a></b><br>Also mentioned in the context of this chapter as an example of faith demonstrated through works, by hiding the Israelite spies in Jericho.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of early Christian leadership and the location where James was a prominent figure.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a></b><br>The community of believers to whom James writes, emphasizing the importance of living out their faith through actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_works_in_harmony.htm">Faith and Works in Harmony</a></b><br><a href="/james/2-24.htm">James 2:24</a> emphasizes that genuine faith is evidenced by actions. True faith naturally results in good works, demonstrating the transformative power of belief in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justification_in_context.htm">Justification in Context</a></b><br>Understanding that James speaks of "justification" in terms of demonstrating righteousness before others, not in the sense of initial salvation, which is by faith alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_faith.htm">Living Faith</a></b><br>A call to examine one's life for evidence of faith through actions. Believers are encouraged to actively live out their faith in practical ways that reflect Christ's love and teachings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_dead_faith.htm">Avoiding Dead Faith</a></b><br>James warns against a faith that is merely intellectual or verbal without corresponding actions. Believers are urged to ensure their faith is alive and active.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_impact.htm">Community Impact</a></b><br>The importance of works in the context of community, where believers' actions can serve as a testimony to others and bring glory to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/faith_alone_for_salvation.htm">Is salvation by faith alone? (Ephesians 2:8-9 vs. James 2:24)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_gal._2_16_with_jas._2_24.htm">Galatians 2:16 – How do we reconcile Paul’s teaching on faith alone for justification with James 2:24, which emphasizes works, without dismissing one or the other? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_justify_yourself_to_others.htm">Why do you justify yourself before others?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'sola_fide'_mean.htm">What does 'Sola Fide' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">Ye see then how that by works . . .</span>--Observe that St. James says a man is not justified "by faith <span class= "ital">only," </span>putting the adverb in the last and most emphatic position. He never denies Justification by Faith; but that fancied one of idle, speculative, theoretic faith, with no corresponding acts of love.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/james/2-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">As you can see,</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁρᾶτε</span> <span class="translit">(horate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄνθρωπος</span> <span class="translit">(anthrōpos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is justified</span><br /><span class="grk">δικαιοῦται</span> <span class="translit">(dikaioutai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1344.htm">Strong's 1344: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dikaios; to render just or innocent.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξ</span> <span class="translit">(ex)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[his] deeds</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔργων</span> <span class="translit">(ergōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ek)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faith</span><br /><span class="grk">πίστεως</span> <span class="translit">(pisteōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">alone.</span><br /><span class="grk">μόνον</span> <span class="translit">(monon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alone, but, only. 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