James (Jacob) 2:23

Full Chapter

September 18, 2025

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.

BSB

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.

WEB

and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness;” and he was called the friend of God.

YLT

and fulfilled was the Writing that is saying, ‘And Abraham did believe God, and it was reckoned to him—to righteousness;’ and, ‘Friend of God’ he was called.

F.O.G Original

(23) The Writing was completed that says, “AND AVRAHAM BELIEVED יהוה YAHWEH AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM INTO RIGHTEOUSNESS,” and he was called a friend of אֱלֹהִים Elohim.

F.O.G

(23) The Writing was completed that says, “AND AVRAHAM BELIEVED יהוה YAHWEH AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM INTO RIGHTEOUSNESS,” and he was called a friend of אֱלֹהִים Elohim.

F.O.G MSG

²³And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,”ᶠ and he was called God’s friend.

Footnotes:

²³ᶠ Abraham believed God: Quote from Genesis 15:6, showing that Abraham’s righteousness came through faith, but James emphasizes this faith was demonstrated through his actions.