You see how, in his case, faith and actions went together; that his faith was perfected as the result of his actions;

You see, then, that it is as the result of his actions that a man is pronounced righteous, and not of his faith only.

We count those who displayed such endurance blessed! You have heard, too, of Job's endurance, and have seen what the Lord's purpose was, for 'the Lord is full of pity and compassion.'