In the same way, was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way?
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed was the father of Jesse,
Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to him, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.
and Jason has welcomed them. They all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.”
By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies in peace.
But someone will say, “Yoʋ have faith, and I have works.” Show me yoʋr faith by yoʋr works, and I, by my works, will show yoʋ my faith.
Do yoʋ see how faith was active along with his works, and by works his faith was made perfect?
You see then that a person is justified by works, and not by faith alone.