James 2:25
Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?In other versions
And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?
ASV
And in the same way, was not the righteousness of Rahab, the loose woman, judged by her works, when she took into her house those who were sent and let them go out by another way?
BBE
But was not in like manner also Rahab the harlot justified on the principle of works, when she had received the messengers and put [them] forth by another way?
DBY
In like manner wasn't Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?
WEB
and in like manner also Rahab the harlot -- was she not out of works declared righteous, having received the messengers, and by another way having sent forth?
YLT
Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
ENG
Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
WBT
In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route?
BSB
In context
23And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
24Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
25Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
26For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Rahab