Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
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4 additional translationsAnd in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?
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?
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?
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?
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New TestamentJames — The Lord's brother writes to the twelve tribes scattered abroad — five chapters of direct, practical wisdom on the life faith produces. Pure religion, the tongue, the prayer of the righteous.
- Author
- James the Lord's brother (traditional — cf. Gal 1:19), leader of the Jerusalem church
- Date
- Early — possibly mid-40s AD, making it likely the earliest NT letter