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16 For where jealousy and selfish-interest are, in-that-place there is disorder[a] and every bad thing[b]. 17 But the wisdom from-above is first pure, then peaceful, kind, yielding[c], full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, sincere. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by the ones making peace.

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  1. James 3:16 Or, instability, confusion, disturbance.
  2. James 3:16 Or, evil matter, deed, work.
  3. James 3:17 Or, compliant, ready to obey, reasonable.

16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition,(A) there you find disorder and every evil practice.

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

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