James 3:18

Contemporary English Version 1995

When peacemakers plant seeds of peace, they will harvest justice.

Cross References

Matthew 5:9

God blesses those people who make peace. They will be called his children!

Hosea 10:12

Plow your fields, scatter seeds of justice, and harvest faithfulness. Worship me, the Lord, and I will send my saving power down like rain.

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will keep you busy doing good deeds that bring glory and praise to God.

Galatians 6:8

If you follow your selfish desires, you will harvest destruction, but if you follow the Spirit, you will harvest eternal life.

Proverbs 11:30

Live right, and you will eat from the life-giving tree. And if you act wisely, others will follow.

Hebrews 12:11

It is never fun to be corrected. In fact, at the time it is always painful. But if we learn to obey by being corrected, we will do right and live at peace.

Proverbs 11:18

Meanness gets you nowhere, but goodness is rewarded.

James 1:20

If you are angry, you cannot do any of the good things God wants done.

John 4:36

Even now the harvest workers are receiving their reward by gathering a harvest that brings eternal life. Then everyone who planted the seed and everyone who harvests the crop will celebrate together.

Amos 6:12

Horses can't gallop on rocks; oceans can't be plowed. But you have turned justice and fairness into bitter poison.

Proverbs 11:28

Trust in your wealth, and you will be a failure, but God's people will prosper like healthy plants.

Psalm 92:14

They will be like trees that stay healthy and fruitful, even when they are old.