Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. New Living Translation You see, his faith and his actions worked together. His actions made his faith complete. English Standard Version You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; Berean Standard Bible You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. Berean Literal Bible You see that his faith was working with his works, and by his works, his faith was perfected. King James Bible Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? New King James Version Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? New American Standard Bible You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; NASB 1995 You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; NASB 1977 You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; Legacy Standard Bible You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected. Amplified Bible 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]. Christian Standard Bible You see that faith was active together with his works, and by works, faith was made complete, Holman Christian Standard Bible You see that faith was active together with his works, and by works, faith was perfected. American Standard Version Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect; Contemporary English Version Now you see how Abraham's faith and deeds worked together. He proved his faith was real by what he did. English Revised Version Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect; GOD'S WORD® Translation You see that Abraham's faith and what he did worked together. His faith was shown to be genuine by what he did. Good News Translation Can't you see? His faith and his actions worked together; his faith was made perfect through his actions. International Standard Version You see that his faith worked together with what he did, and by his actions his faith was made complete. Majority Standard Bible You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. NET Bible You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works. New Heart English Bible You see that faith worked with his works, and by works faith was perfected; Webster's Bible Translation Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? Weymouth New Testament You notice that his faith was co-operating with his actions, and that by his actions his faith was perfected; World English Bible You see that faith worked with his works, and by works faith was perfected. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo you see that faith was working with his works, and faith was perfected out of the works? Berean Literal Bible You see that his faith was working with his works, and by his works, his faith was perfected. Young's Literal Translation dost thou see that the faith was working with his works, and out of the works the faith was perfected? Smith's Literal Translation Thou seest that faith cooperated with his works, and from works was faith perfected. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSeest thou, that faith did co-operate with his works; and by works faith was made perfect? Catholic Public Domain Version Do you see that faith was cooperating with his works, and that by means of works faith was brought to fulfillment? New American Bible You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by the works. New Revised Standard Version You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was brought to completion by the works. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou can see, how his faith helped his works, and how by works his faith was made perfect. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Do you see that his faith upheld his deeds and by deeds his faith was perfected? NT Translations Anderson New TestamentDo you see that faith was the moving principle in his works, and by works his faith was made perfect? Godbey New Testament You see that faith wrought with his works, and by works the faith was made perfect; Haweis New Testament Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith consummated. Mace New Testament don't you see his actions and his faith conspir'd, and that his faith had its perfect effect in his conduct? Weymouth New Testament You notice that his faith was co-operating with his actions, and that by his actions his faith was perfected; Worrell New Testament You see that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith perfected; Worsley New Testament Thou seest that faith co-operated with his works, and that by his works his faith was perfected. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Faith and Works…21Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. 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.… Cross References Genesis 22:9-12 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. ... 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. Romans 4:18-22 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, ... 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.” ... Genesis 15:6 Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. 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 6:13-15 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. John 15:14 You are My friends if you do what I command you. 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Matthew 7:16-20 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. ... Ephesians 2:8-10 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. 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 Thessalonians 1:3 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. 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. ... Luke 6:46-49 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. ... Treasury of Scripture See you how faith worked with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? Seest thou. James 2:18 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. Galatians 5:6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. Hebrews 11:17-19 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. 1 John 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 1 John 4:17,18 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… Jump to Previous Actions Active Complete Completed Faith Helping Notice Perfect Perfected Result Seest Together Worked Working Works WroughtJump to Next Actions Active Complete Completed Faith Helping Notice Perfect Perfected Result Seest Together Worked Working Works WroughtJames 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. You see This phrase serves as an invitation to the reader to observe and understand the relationship between faith and works. In the Greek, the word "blepō" implies not just seeing with the eyes but perceiving with the mind. It suggests a deeper insight into the nature of faith, urging believers to recognize the evidence of faith in action. Historically, this aligns with the Jewish tradition of wisdom literature, which often calls for discernment and understanding. that his faith was working with his actions and his faith was perfected by what he did Greek You seeβλέπεις (blepeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 991: (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [his] ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. was working with συνήργει (synērgei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4903: 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 Strong's 846: 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 Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [his] ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. was perfected ἐτελειώθη (eteleiōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5048: From teleios; to complete, i.e. accomplish, or consummate. 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. what τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. 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