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James 3:17

โ€œBut the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.โ€

James 3:17 in the King James Version

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.
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Verse in context โ€” James 3

15

This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.

16

For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.

17

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

18

Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

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Cross references for James 3:17

  • Galatians 5:22-23

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

  • Proverbs 2:6

    For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

    Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud, doesn't behave itself inappropriately, doesn't seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices wi...

  • James 3:15

    This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.

  • Romans 12:9

    Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

  • James 1:5

    But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

  • Matthew 5:8

    Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

  • James 1:17

    Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

  • 1 Corinthians 2:6-7

    We speak wisdom, however, among those who are full grown; yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing. But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom that has been hidden, which God foreord...

  • 1 Peter 1:22

    Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently:

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