Abraham our father, was it not, by works, he was declared righteous - when he offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

Ye see that - by works, a man is declared righteous, and not by faith alone.

And, in like manner also, Rahab the harlot, Was it not, by works, she was declared righteous, when she gave welcome unto the messengers, and, by another way, urged them forth?

Ye sentenced - ye murdered the Righteous one! Is he not arraying himself against you?

Be openly confessing, therefore, one to another, your sins, and be praying in each other's behalf, - that ye may be healed. Much availeth, the supplication of a righteous man, when it is energised: