James 2:24
New International Version
You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.

New Living Translation
So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.

English Standard Version
You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

Berean Standard Bible
As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.

Berean Literal Bible
You see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone.

King James Bible
Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

New King James Version
You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.

New American Standard Bible
You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

NASB 1995
You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.

NASB 1977
You see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone.

Legacy Standard Bible
You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.

Amplified Bible
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].

Christian Standard Bible
You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.

American Standard Version
Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.

Contemporary English Version
You can now see that we please God by what we do and not only by what we believe.

English Revised Version
Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You see that a person receives God's approval because of what he does, not only because of what he believes.

Good News Translation
You see, then, that it is by our actions that we are put right with God, and not by our faith alone.

International Standard Version
You observe that a person is justified through actions and not through faith alone.

Majority Standard Bible
As you can see, then, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.

NET Bible
You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

New Heart English Bible
You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye see then that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Weymouth New Testament
You all see that it is because of actions that a man is pronounced righteous, and not simply because of faith.

World English Bible
You see then that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You see, then, that man is considered righteous out of works, and not out of faith only;

Berean Literal Bible
You see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone.

Young's Literal Translation
Ye see, then, that out of works is man declared righteous, and not out of faith only;

Smith's Literal Translation
Therefore ye see that man is justified from works, and not from faith alone.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Do you see that by works a man is justified; and not by faith only?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Do you see that a man is justified by means of works, and not by faith alone?

New American Bible
See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

New Revised Standard Version
You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You see then, how a man by works becomes righteous, and not by faith only.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
You see that by works a man is justified and not from faith alone.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Do you see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only?

Godbey New Testament
You see that a man is justified by works, and not only by faith.

Haweis New Testament
Observe therefore that by works a man is justified, and not by faith merely.

Mace New Testament
you see then, that a man is accounted just for his actions, and not for his bare faith.

Weymouth New Testament
You all see that it is because of actions that a man is pronounced righteous, and not simply because of faith.

Worrell New Testament
Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Worsley New Testament
Ye see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Faith and Works
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. 24As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone. 25In 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?…

Cross References
Romans 3:28
For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

Galatians 2:16
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.

Ephesians 2:8-9
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.

Romans 4:2-5
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. ...

Hebrews 11:17-19
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.

Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Galatians 3:6-9
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.” ...

Matthew 7:21-23
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!’

Luke 6:46
Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?

1 John 3:7
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

Philippians 2:12-13
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.

1 Corinthians 13:2
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.

2 Peter 1:5-8
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. ...

Titus 3:8
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.


Treasury of Scripture

You see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

James 2:15-18,21,22
If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, …

Psalm 60:12
Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.

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James 2
1. Do not regard the rich and despise the poor brothers;
13. rather we are to be loving and merciful;
14. and not to boast of faith without deeds;
17. because faith without deeds is useless;
19. as is the faith of the demons;
21. however, Abraham displayed both faith and actions;
25. as did Rahab.














As you can see
This phrase serves as a transition, drawing the reader's attention to the evidence presented in the preceding verses. James is emphasizing the observable nature of the argument he is making. The Greek word used here, "ὁρᾶτε" (horate), implies a call to perceive or understand clearly. Historically, this reflects the Jewish tradition of teaching through demonstration and evidence, a method that James, as a leader in the Jerusalem church, would have been familiar with.

a man
The term "man" here, translated from the Greek "ἄνθρωπος" (anthrōpos), is used in a generic sense, referring to humanity as a whole. This is not limited to a specific gender but rather encompasses all individuals. In the context of James' epistle, it underscores the universal applicability of the principle being discussed, transcending cultural and societal boundaries of the time.

is justified
The Greek word "δικαιοῦται" (dikaioutai) is used here, which means to be declared righteous or to be shown as righteous. In the conservative Christian perspective, justification is a pivotal theological concept, often associated with being made right before God. James is addressing the practical outworking of this justification, emphasizing that it is not merely a legal declaration but is evidenced through one's actions.

by works
The term "works" is translated from the Greek "ἔργων" (ergon), which refers to deeds or actions. In the historical context of James' letter, this would have been understood as the tangible expressions of one's faith. The early Christian community, particularly those with a Jewish background, would have recognized the importance of living out one's faith through actions, as seen in the teachings of the Torah and the Prophets.

and not by faith alone
This phrase is crucial in understanding James' argument. The Greek word for "faith" is "πίστεως" (pisteōs), which denotes trust or belief. The addition of "alone" (μόνον, monon) highlights the insufficiency of a faith that is not accompanied by action. In the conservative Christian tradition, this verse is often discussed in relation to the teachings of Paul, who emphasizes faith in Christ as the means of justification. James is not contradicting Paul but rather complementing his teachings by stressing that genuine faith will naturally produce good works.

(24) Ye see then how that by works . . .--Observe that St. James says a man is not justified "by faith only," 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.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
As you can see,
ὁρᾶτε (horate)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

a man
ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

is justified
δικαιοῦται (dikaioutai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1344: From dikaios; to render just or innocent.

by
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

[his] deeds
ἔργων (ergōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

not
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

by
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

faith
πίστεως (pisteōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.

alone.
μόνον (monon)
Adverb
Strong's 3440: Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.


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