Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith. The latter verse gives a proper balance between faith and works. Men are not saved by faith only. The statement is clear and leaves no room for private interpretation. Neither does the Scripture say that a man is saved by works alone.
Work does save when all other things are in their rightful place.
The New Testament is just as emphatic that baptism saves. Examine carefully the Word, the Divine Word of God. And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins . . . Belief caused them to ask what they had to do to be saved. Peter gave to them the next steps that they needed to take in order to be saved.