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James 3:16-18
New English Translation
James 3:16-18
New English Translation
16 For where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating,[a] full of mercy and good fruit,[b] impartial, and not hypocritical.[c] 18 And the fruit that consists of righteousness[d] is planted[e] in peace among[f] those who make peace.
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- James 3:17 tn Or “willing to yield,” “open to persuasion.”
- James 3:17 tn Grk “fruits.” The plural Greek term καρπούς has been translated with the collective singular “fruit.”
- James 3:17 tn Or “sincere.”
- James 3:18 tn Grk “the fruit of righteousness,” meaning righteous living as a fruit, as the thing produced.
- James 3:18 tn Grk “is sown.”
- James 3:18 tn Or “for,” or possibly “by.”
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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