We conclude therefore that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
James 2:24 - The Text-Critical English New Testament You see then that a person is justified by works, and not by faith alone. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You see that a man is justified (pronounced righteous before God) through what he does and not alone through faith [through works of obedience as well as by what he believes]. American Standard Version (1901) Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith. Common English Bible So you see that a person is shown to be righteous through faithful actions and not through faith alone. Catholic Public Domain Version Do you see that a man is justified by means of works, and not by faith alone? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Do you see that by works a man is justified; and not by faith only? |
We conclude therefore that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.
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?