Verse Comparison: James 2:21
American Standard Version
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?
Amplified® Bible
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?
Contemporary English Version
Well, our ancestor Abraham pleased God by putting his son Isaac on the altar to sacrifice him.
Darby English Version
Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
Good News Bible
How was our ancestor Abraham put right with God? It was through his actions, when he offered his son Isaac on the altar.
International Standard Version
Our ancestor Abraham was justified by works when he offered his son Isaac on the altar, wasn't he?
King James Version
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
New American Standard Bible
Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?
New International Version
Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
New King James Version
Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Did not Abraham our father receive justification by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?
Young's Literal Translation
Abraham our father -- was not he declared righteous out of works, having brought up Isaac his son upon the altar?