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Was not Abraham our patriarch justified
This rhetorical question is used to rebut the foolish man's arguments from James James 2:18 who refuses to believe that faith and works go together. You could translate it as "Abraham our patriarch was certainly justified."(See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
You see that faith
the word "you" is singular referring to the hypothetical man. Yet James is addressing his whole audience through this one person.
you see that faith
The word "see" is a metonym. It can be translated as "understand." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy).
by works his faith achieved its purpose
"his actions made his faith complete"
The scripture was fulfilled
This is a passive which can be translated as "This fulfilled the scripture." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
it was credited to him as righteousness
it was credited to him as righteousness - "God regarded his faith as righteousness."
You see that by works
You see that by works James is back to addressing his audience directly by using the plural form of "you".
by works a man is justified
"actions and faith justify a person"