17 But (A)the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, (B)without partiality (C)and without hypocrisy. 18 (D)Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

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17 But the wisdom (A)from above is first (B)pure, then (C)peace-loving, (D)gentle, [a]reasonable, (E)full of mercy and good fruits, [b](F)impartial, free of (G)hypocrisy. 18 And the (H)fruit of righteousness is sown in peace [c]by those who make peace.

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Footnotes

  1. James 3:17 Or willing to yield
  2. James 3:17 Or unwavering
  3. James 3:18 Or for

17 But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile]. 18 And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals].

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17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven(A) is first of all pure; then peace-loving,(B) considerate, submissive, full of mercy(C) and good fruit, impartial and sincere.(D) 18 Peacemakers(E) who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.(F)

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17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

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