James 3:16-18

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¹⁶ For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind.^{(A) 17} But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.^{(B) 18} And the fruit of righteousness^[a] is sown in peace by those who make peace.^(C)