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His actions made his faith complete. <a href="/esv/james/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; <a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. <a href="/blb/james/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> You see that his faith was working with his works, and by his works, his faith was perfected. <a href="/kjv/james/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? <a href="/nkjv/james/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? <a href="/nasb_/james/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; <a href="/nasb/james/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; <a href="/nasb77/james/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; <a href="/lsb/james/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected. <a href="/amp/james/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You see that [his] faith was working together with his works, and as a result of the works, his faith was completed [reaching its maturity when he expressed his faith through obedience]. <a href="/csb/james/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You see that faith was active together with his works, and by works, faith was made complete, <a href="/hcsb/james/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You see that faith was active together with his works, and by works, faith was perfected. <a href="/asv/james/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect; <a href="/cev/james/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now you see how Abraham's faith and deeds worked together. He proved his faith was real by what he did. <a href="/erv/james/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect; <a href="/gwt/james/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You see that Abraham's faith and what he did worked together. His faith was shown to be genuine by what he did. <a href="/gnt/james/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Can't you see? His faith and his actions worked together; his faith was made perfect through his actions. <a href="/isv/james/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> You see that his faith worked together with what he did, and by his actions his faith was made complete. <a href="/msb/james/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. <a href="/net/james/2.htm">NET Bible</a> You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works. <a href="/nheb/james/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You see that faith worked with his works, and by works faith was perfected; <a href="/wbt/james/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? <a href="/wey/james/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You notice that his faith was co-operating with his actions, and that by his actions his faith was perfected; <a href="/web/james/2.htm">World English Bible</a> You see that faith worked with his works, and by works faith was perfected. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/james/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Do you see that faith was working with his works, and faith was perfected out of the works? <a href="/blb/james/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> You see that his faith was working with his works, and by his works, his faith was perfected. <a href="/ylt/james/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> dost thou see that the faith was working with his works, and out of the works the faith was perfected? <a href="/slt/james/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thou seest that faith cooperated with his works, and from works was faith perfected.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/james/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Seest thou, that faith did co-operate with his works; and by works faith was made perfect? <a href="/cpdv/james/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Do you see that faith was cooperating with his works, and that by means of works faith was brought to fulfillment? <a href="/nabre/james/2.htm">New American Bible</a> You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by the works. <a href="/nrsvce/james/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was brought to completion by the works.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/james/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You can see, how his faith helped his works, and how by works his faith was made perfect. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Do you see that his faith upheld his deeds and by deeds his faith was perfected?<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/james/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Do you see that faith was the moving principle in his works, and by works his faith was made perfect? <a href="/godbey/james/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> You see that faith wrought with his works, and by works the faith was made perfect; <a href="/haweis/james/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith consummated. <a href="/mace/james/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> don't you see his actions and his faith conspir'd, and that his faith had its perfect effect in his conduct? <a href="/wey/james/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You notice that his faith was co-operating with his actions, and that by his actions his faith was perfected; <a href="/worrell/james/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> You see that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith perfected; <a href="/worsley/james/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Thou seest that faith co-operated with his works, and that by his works his faith was perfected. <a href="/parallel/james/2-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=423" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">Faith and Works</a> …21Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22<a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepeis (V-PIA-2S) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">You see</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistis (N-NFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/4903.htm" title="4903: synērgei (V-IIA-3S) -- To cooperate with, work together. From sunergos; to be a fellow-worker, i.e. Co-operate.">was working with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergois (N-DNP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">actions,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistis (N-NFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/5048.htm" title="5048: eteleiōthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From teleios; to complete, i.e. accomplish, or consummate.">was perfected</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergōn (N-GNP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">he did.</a> 23And 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/22-9.htm">Genesis 22:9-12</a> When they arrived at the place God had designated, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood. He bound his son Isaac and placed him on the altar, atop the wood. / Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. / Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. ... <a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a> 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. <a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Romans 4:18-22</a> Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” / Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, ... <a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6-9</a> 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.” ... <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a> Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. <a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Romans 4:2-5</a> 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. ... <a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13-15</a> When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” / And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise. <a href="/john/15-14.htm">John 15:14</a> You are My friends if you do what I command you. <a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18</a> Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-20</a> By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ... <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-10</a> 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. / For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12-13</a> 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. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a> and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5-8</a> 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. ... <a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46-49</a> Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? / I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: / He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>See you how faith worked with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?Seest thou.<a href="/james/2-18.htm">James 2:18</a> Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.<a href="/galatians/5-6.htm">Galatians 5:6</a> For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.<a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a> By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, … faith made.<a href="/1_john/2-5.htm">1 John 2:5</a> But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.<a href="/1_john/4-17.htm">1 John 4:17,18</a> Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/2-21.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Active</a> <a href="/james/2-8.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/james/1-15.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/james/2-20.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-16.htm">Helping</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/james/1-25.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/james/1-15.htm">Perfected</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Result</a> <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Seest</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Together</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Working</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Works</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/james/2-24.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/acts/22-19.htm">Active</a> <a href="/james/3-2.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/revelation/3-2.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/james/2-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/genesis/35-17.htm">Helping</a> <a href="/james/5-7.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/james/3-2.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/1_john/2-5.htm">Perfected</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">Result</a> <a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">Seest</a> <a href="/james/5-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_john/1-8.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Working</a> <a href="/james/2-24.htm">Works</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">James 2</div>1. <a href="/james/2-1.htm">Do not regard the rich and despise the poor brothers;</a> 13. <a href="/james/2-13.htm">rather we are to be loving and merciful;</a> 14. <a href="/james/2-14.htm">and not to boast of faith without deeds;</a> 17. <a href="/james/2-17.htm">because faith without deeds is useless;</a> 19. <a href="/james/2-19.htm">as is the faith of the demons;</a> 21. <a href="/james/2-21.htm">however, Abraham displayed both faith and actions;</a> 25. <a href="/james/2-25.htm">as did Rahab.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>You see that his faith was working with his actions This phrase highlights the dynamic relationship between faith and works. In the context of <a href="/james/2.htm">James 2</a>, the apostle James addresses the Jewish Christian audience, emphasizing that genuine faith is evidenced by actions. This reflects the Jewish understanding of faith as not merely intellectual assent but as a commitment that manifests in behavior. The example of Abraham, referenced earlier in the chapter, illustrates this principle. Abraham's faith was demonstrated through his willingness to sacrifice Isaac (<a href="/genesis/22-9.htm">Genesis 22:9-12</a>), showing that faith and works are inseparable. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized the importance of bearing fruit as evidence of true discipleship (<a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-20</a>).and his faith was perfected by what he did The term "perfected" here suggests completion or maturity. In the biblical context, perfection often refers to reaching a goal or fulfilling a purpose. Abraham's faith reached its intended maturity through his obedience to God's command. This concept is echoed in <a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a>, where Abraham's faith is commended for its trust in God's promises. The idea of faith being perfected through actions is consistent with the broader biblical narrative, where faith is not static but grows and matures through trials and obedience (<a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12-13</a>). This maturation process is a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the will of the Father through His obedience, even unto death (<a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a> The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus. He was a leader in the early Jerusalem church and wrote to Jewish Christians scattered abroad. 2. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> Referenced in the broader context of <a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">James 2</a>, Abraham is a patriarch in the Hebrew Bible, known for his faith and obedience to God, particularly in the event of being willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. 3. <a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a> Abraham's son, whom God asked Abraham to sacrifice as a test of faith. This event is a key example of faith and works in action.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_works_in_harmony.htm">Faith and Works in Harmony</a> <a href="/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22</a> emphasizes that faith and actions are not mutually exclusive but work together. True faith is demonstrated through actions, and actions complete or perfect faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_greek_term_synergei.htm">The Greek Term Synergei</a> The Greek word "synergei" is used here, meaning "working together." This indicates a partnership between faith and deeds, suggesting that faith is active and dynamic. <a href="/topical/p/perfection_of_faith.htm">Perfection of Faith</a> The term "perfected" (teleio?) implies maturity and completeness. Our faith reaches its full potential when it is expressed through our actions. <a href="/topical/p/practical_faith.htm">Practical Faith</a> This passage challenges believers to examine their lives for evidence of faith in action. It calls for a faith that is visible and impactful in everyday life. <a href="/topical/f/faith_as_a_living_principle.htm">Faith as a Living Principle</a> Faith is not static; it grows and matures through obedience and action. This principle encourages believers to live out their faith actively.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 2</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_good_works,_salvation.htm">What does the Bible say about good works and salvation?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_suffering_exist_if_god_is_loving.htm">How can suffering exist with a loving, omnipotent God?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'sola_fide'_mean.htm">What does "Sola Fide" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_neonomianism.htm">What is Neonomianism?</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>(22) Seest thou how . . .?--Better taken simply, and not as a question, Thou seest how, &c. <a href="/commentaries/james/2-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>You see βλέπεις (blepeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [his] ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. faith πίστις (pistis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. was working with συνήργει (synērgei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4903.htm">Strong's 4903: </a> To cooperate with, work together. From sunergos; to be a fellow-worker, i.e. Co-operate. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. actions, ἔργοις (ergois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [his] ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. faith πίστις (pistis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. was perfected ἐτελειώθη (eteleiōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> From teleios; to complete, i.e. accomplish, or consummate. by ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. what τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. he did. ἔργων (ergōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/james/2-22.htm">NT Letters: James 2:22 You see that faith worked with his (Ja Jas. 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