Jam 2:21 | JFB | STEP | 21. Abraham ... justified by works-- evidentially, and before men (see on ). In , James, like Paul, recognizes the Scripture truth, that it was his faith that was counted to Abraham for righteousness in his justification before God. when he had offered-- rather, "when he offered" [Alford], that is, brought as an offering at the altar; not implying that he actually offered him.

‏ James 2:21

21. Abraham ... justified by works--evidentially, and before men (see on Jas 2:18). In Jas 2:23, James, like Paul, recognizes the Scripture truth, that it was his faith that was counted to Abraham for righteousness in his justification before God.

when he had offered--rather, "when he offered" [Alford], that is, brought as an offering at the altar; not implying that he actually offered him.