James 3:16-18
New King James Version
16 For (A)where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. 17 But (B)the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, (C)without partiality (D)and without hypocrisy. 18 (E)Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
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James 3:16-18
New American Standard Bible
16 For where (A)jealousy and [a]selfish ambition exist, [b]there is disorder and every evil thing. 17 But the wisdom (B)from above is first (C)pure, then (D)peace-loving, (E)gentle, [c]reasonable, (F)full of mercy and good fruits, [d](G)impartial, free of (H)hypocrisy. 18 And the (I)fruit of righteousness is sown in peace [e]by those who make peace.
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- James 3:16 Or strife
- James 3:16 I.e., in that place
- James 3:17 Or willing to yield
- James 3:17 Or unwavering
- James 3:18 Or for
James 3:16-18
Amplified Bible
16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder [unrest, rebellion] and every evil thing and morally degrading practice. 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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James 3:16-18
King James Version
16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
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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