Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy.
New American Standard Bible
But the wisdom
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.
International Standard Version
However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.
A Conservative Version
But the wisdom from above is indeed first pure, then peaceful, meek, easily entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and non-hypocritical.
American Standard Version
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.
Amplified
But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].
An Understandable Version
But the [true] wisdom, which is from [God] above, is first of all pure, then peace-loving, patient and easily persuaded. [It is] full of mercy and produces a crop of good deeds; [it is] impartial [or, unwavering] and sincere.
Anderson New Testament
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Bible in Basic English
But the wisdom which is from heaven is first holy, then gentle, readily giving way in argument, full of peace and mercy and good works, not doubting, not seeming other than it is.
Common New Testament
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without uncertainty or hypocrisy.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but wisdom deriv'd from heaven is first dispassionate, then pacific, equitable, and obsequious: full of beneficence, and all social virtue, free from partiality, and hypocrisy.
Darby Translation
But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned.
Godbey New Testament
But the wisdom which is from above is indeed first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily persuaded, full of mercy and of good works, free from partiality and hypocrisy.
Goodspeed New Testament
The wisdom that is from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, considerate, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, whole-hearted, straightforward.
John Wesley New Testament
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits,
Julia Smith Translation
And the wisdom from above is truly first pure, then peaceful, decorous, docile, full of mercy and good fruits, not separated, and unfeigned.
King James 2000
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, obedient, full of mercy and good fruits, nonjudgmental, without hypocrisy,
Modern King James verseion
But the wisdom that is from above is first truly pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
but the wisdom that is from above, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without judging, and without simulation.
Moffatt New Testament
The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, forbearing, conciliatory, full of mercy and wholesome fruit, unambiguous, straightforward;
Montgomery New Testament
But the wisdom which comes from on high is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, conciliatory, overflowing with mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without insincerity.
NET Bible
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
New Heart English Bible
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy.
Noyes New Testament
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy.
Sawyer New Testament
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be persuaded, full of mercy and of good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy.
The Emphasized Bible
But, the wisdom from above, is - first pure, then peaceable, reasonable, easy to be entreated, fraught with mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, meek, easily persuadable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and void of dissimulation.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But the wisdom from above is, before every thing else, pure; then peace-loving, gentle, open to conviction, rich in compassion and good deeds, and free from partiality and insincerity.
Webster
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Weymouth New Testament
The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceful, courteous, not self-willed, full of compassion and kind actions, free from favouritism and from all insincerity.
Williams New Testament
The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, free from doubts and insincerity.
World English Bible
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.
Worrell New Testament
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, mild, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy.
Worsley New Testament
But the wisdom that is from above first is pure, then peaceable, mild, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the wisdom from above, first, indeed, is pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of kindness and good fruits, uncontentious, and unhypocritical: --
Themes
Bearing fruit » What is full of good fruits
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
Gentleness » General references to
Holy spirit » Fruits of » The product of heavenly wisdom
Hypocrisy » What lacks hypocrisy
Meekness » A characteristic of wisdom
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Peace » Results from » Heavenly wisdom
Peaceableness » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Righteousness » Fruits of » Product of » Heavenly wisdom
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peaceableness, the righteous cultivate the spirit of
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
The counselors of peace » What is peace
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Full of spiritual fruits
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Word Count of 37 Translations in James 3:17
Prayers for James 3:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Wisdom That Comes Down From Above
16
For where envy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every kind of evil.
17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy.
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Cross References
Romans 12:9
Love must be without hypocrisy.
James 2:4
haven’t you discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
Luke 6:36
1 Corinthians 2:6-7
However, we do speak a wisdom among the mature,
Titus 3:2
to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness
James 1:17
Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!
Genesis 41:38-39
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God’s spirit
Exodus 36:2
So Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled
1 Kings 3:9
So give Your servant an obedient heart to judge
1 Kings 3:12
I will therefore do what you have asked.
1 Kings 3:28
All Israel heard about the judgment the king had given, and they stood in awe of the king because they saw that God’s wisdom
1 Chronicles 22:9
But a son will be born to you; he will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his surrounding enemies,
1 Chronicles 22:12
Above all, may the Lord give you insight and understanding when He puts you in charge of Israel so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
Job 28:12
and where is understanding located?
Job 28:23
and He knows its location.
Job 28:28
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6
from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Isaiah 2:4
and provide arbitration for many peoples.
They will turn their swords into plows
and their spears into pruning knives.
Nations will not take up the sword against other nations,
and they will never again train for war.
Isaiah 9:6-7
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor,
Eternal Father,
Isaiah 11:2-9
a Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
a Spirit of counsel and strength,
a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.
Isaiah 32:6
and his mind plots iniquity.
He lives in a godless way
and speaks falsely about the Lord.
He leaves the hungry empty
and deprives the thirsty of drink.
Isaiah 32:15-17
Then the desert will become an orchard,
and the orchard will seem like a forest.
Isaiah 40:11
He gathers the lambs in His arms
and carries them in the fold of His garment.
He gently leads those that are nursing.
Daniel 1:17
God gave these four young men knowledge and understanding
Malachi 2:9
“So I in turn have made you despised
Malachi 3:3
He will be like a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver.
Matthew 5:8
Matthew 23:28
Luke 12:1-2
In these circumstances,
Luke 21:15
John 1:14
and took up residence
We observed His glory,
the glory as the One and Only
full of grace and truth.
John 1:47
Then Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him and said about him,
Acts 9:36
In Joppa
Acts 11:24
for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit
Romans 12:18
If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 15:14
My brothers, I myself am convinced about you that you also are full of goodness,
1 Corinthians 12:8
through the Spirit,
to another, a message of knowledge
by the same Spirit,
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love does not envy,
is not boastful, is not conceited,
2 Corinthians 9:10
Now the One who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness.
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am humble among you in person but bold toward you when absent.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit
Ephesians 5:9
for the fruit of the light
Philippians 1:11
filled with the fruit
Philippians 4:8
Finally brothers, whatever is true,
Colossians 1:10
so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work
1 Thessalonians 2:7
Although we could have been a burden as Christ’s apostles,
1 Timothy 5:21
I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe
2 Timothy 2:24
The Lord’s
Titus 1:15
To the pure, everything is pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; in fact, both their mind and conscience
Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.
James 3:15
Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
1 Peter 1:22
By obedience to the truth,
1 Peter 2:1
So rid yourselves of
1 John 3:3
And everyone who has this hope
1 John 3:18
Little children, we must not love with word or speech, but with truth and action.