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James 2:21


KJV
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
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NKJV
Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?
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NASB
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?
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NIV
Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
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Amp.
Was not our forefather Abraham [shown to be] justified (made acceptable to God) by [his] works when he brought to the altar as an offering his [own] son Isaac?
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Wuest
Was not our father Abraham vindicated by works [justified as to his claim to a living faith] in that he offered his son Isaac on the altar of sacrifice?
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Phps.
Think of Abraham, our ancestor. Wasn't it his actions which really justified him in God's sight when his faith led him to offer his son Isaac on the altar?
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Wms.
Was not our forefather Abraham shown to be upright (Greek, justified) by his good deeds, namely, by offering Isaac his son upon the altar?
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Writings on the Paidion Books Site
That Reference This Scripture

  1. From "Once Upon a Time..." to "Happily Ever After"? - Neil Girrard
  2. The Importance of Christ - Neil Girrard
  3. One Hundred and Seven Theses - Steve Camp
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