James (Jacob) 2:25

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?
World English Bible (WEB)
Likewise{G3668}{G1161} also{G2532} was{G1344} not{G3756} Rahab{G4460} the harlot{G4204} justified{G1344}{(G5681)} by{G1537} works{G2041}, when she had received{G5264}{(G5666)} the messengers{G32}, and{G2532} had sent them out{G1544}{(G5631)} another{G2087} way{G3598}?
KJV with Strongs
(25) Now likewise, wasn't Rachav (Spacious), the prostitute also declared righteous from works when she received the *messengers and sent them out another way?
The F.O.G
[25] Similarly, wasn't Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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?
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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James (Jacob) 2:25

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