James 2:21 (WEB)
Wasn’t Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?
Catechism · 1
“To live, grow and persevere in the faith until the end we must nourish it with the word of God; we must beg the Lord to increase our faith; it must be "working through charity," abounding in hope, and rooted in the faith of the Church.” — Catechism footnote: Gal 5:6; Rom 15:13; cf. Jas 2:14-26
Fathers and councils · 1
“He was justified not only by works, but also by faith: for though he did many things well, yet he was never called the friend of God, except when he believed.” — editor's note: James ii. 21. Casaubon omitted μόνον, which is found in every ms., thus making the meaning to be, “He was justified not by works but by faith,” which directly…
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