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James 3:16-18
New American Standard Bible 1995
James 3:16-18
New American Standard Bible 1995
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)peaceable, (E)gentle, [c]reasonable, (F)full of mercy and good fruits, (G)unwavering, without (H)hypocrisy. 18 And the [d](I)seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace [e]by those who make peace.
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- James 3:16 V 14, note 1
- James 3:16 I.e. in that place
- James 3:17 Or willing to yield
- James 3:18 Lit fruit of righteousness
- James 3:18 Or for
James 3:16-18
New International Version
James 3:16-18
New International Version
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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