James 2:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 2:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 2:23 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 2:23 — KJV
“And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.”
— James 2:23 (KJV)
James 2:23 in Context — About the Book of James
James, the Lord's brother, writes the New Testament's wisdom book — blunt, practical, allergic to empty religion. Ask God for wisdom and He gives generously; faith without works is dead; the tongue is a fire; and the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Cross-References for James 2:23
“For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”
Shares key themes with James 2:23: scripture, saith, abraham
“Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. accounted: or, imputed”
Shares key themes with James 2:23: abraham, believed, god
“And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.”
Shares key themes with James 2:23: abraham, god, called
“And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God. grove: or, tree”
Shares key themes with James 2:23: abraham, god, called
“Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thine heart, dost thou go to possess their land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee, and that he may perform the word which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
Shares key themes with James 2:23: abraham, god, righteousness
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