Berean Standard Bible
“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.”
James is arguing that genuine faith shows itself in action, using Abraham as his example. He recalls the offering of Isaac in Genesis 22, where Abraham's trust in God was displayed through obedience.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (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.
World English Bible (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.
King James Version (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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And the holy Writings were put into effect which said, And Abraham had faith in God and it was put to his account as righteousness; and he was named the friend of God.
Young's Literal Translation (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.
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y fué cumplida la Escritura que dice: Abraham creyó á Dios, y le fué imputado á justicia, y fué llamado amigo de Dios.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Así se cumplió la Escritura que dice: «Abraham creyó a Dios y eso se le tomó en cuenta como justicia». Y a Abraham lo llamaron amigo de Dios.
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