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James 3:15-17
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
James 3:15-17
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
15 This wisdom is not coming down[a] from-above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish-interest are, in-that-place there is disorder[b] and every bad thing[c]. 17 But the wisdom from-above is first pure, then peaceful, kind, yielding[d], full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, sincere.
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- James 3:15 The source of the wisdom in your heart will be known by the actions it produces in you and in your listeners.
- James 3:16 Or, instability, confusion, disturbance.
- James 3:16 Or, evil matter, deed, work.
- James 3:17 Or, compliant, ready to obey, reasonable.
James 3:15-17
New International Version
James 3:15-17
New International Version
15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven(A) but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.(B) 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition,(C) there you find disorder and every evil practice.
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven(D) is first of all pure; then peace-loving,(E) considerate, submissive, full of mercy(F) and good fruit, impartial and sincere.(G)
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