See in Reader
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# You see
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The word "you" is singular, referring to the hypothetical man. James is addressing his whole audience as if they were one person.
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# You see
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The word "see" is a metonym. Alternate translation: "You understand" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# faith worked with his works, and that by works his faith was fully developed
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James speaks as if "faith" and "works" are things that can work together and help each other. Alternate translation: "because Abraham believed God, he did what God commanded. And because Abraham did what God commanded, he believed God completely"
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# You see
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James again addresses his audience directly by using the plural form of "you."
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