James 3:17

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretence.

Cross References

Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

James 3:15

Such wisdom does not come down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

Romans 12:9

Let love be without hypocrisy.  Detest evil;  cling to what is good.

James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

James 1:5

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God #– #who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly #– #and it will be given to him.

1 John 3:18

Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in action and in truth.

1 Peter 1:22

Since you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth,  so that you show sincere brotherly love for each other,  from a pure  heart love one another constantly,  ,

Matthew 5:8

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

1 John 3:3

And everyone who has this hope  in him purifies himself just as he is pure.

Luke 21:15

for I will give you such words   and a wisdom   that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

Luke 6:36

Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness   #– #without it no one will see the Lord.

2 Timothy 2:24

The Lord’s  servant must not quarrel,  but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach,  and patient,

1 Peter 2:1

Therefore, rid yourselves of  all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all slander.

James 2:4

haven’t you made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

Hebrews 12:11

No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit  of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Colossians 1:10

so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work  and growing in the knowledge of God,

Romans 15:14

My brothers and sisters, I myself am convinced about you that you also are full of goodness,  filled with all knowledge,  and able to instruct one another.

Job 28:28

He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’

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.

1 Corinthians 12:8

to one  is given a message of wisdom  through the Spirit; to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit;

Job 28:23

But God understands the way to wisdom, and he knows its location.

James 4:8

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

1 Timothy 5:21

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe  these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favouritism.

Acts 11:24

for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit  and of faith. And large numbers of people were added  to the Lord.

Matthew 23:28

In the same way, on the outside you seem righteous to people, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

Although we could have been a burden as Christ’s apostles,  instead we were gentle  among you, as a nursing mother nurtures her own children.

Philippians 4:8

Finally  brothers and sisters, whatever is true,  whatever is honourable,  whatever is just,  whatever is pure,  whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable #– #if there is any moral excellence  and if there is anything praiseworthy #– #dwell on these things.

Philippians 1:11

filled with the fruit  of righteousness  that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory  and praise of God.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa  there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was always doing good works  and acts of charity.

John 1:47

Then Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him and said about him, ‘Here truly is an Israelite   in whom there is no deceit.’

John 1:14

The Word  became flesh  and dwelt  among us. We observed his glory,  the glory as the one and only  Son  from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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.  Then they will present offerings to the Lord in righteousness.

Malachi 2:9

‘So I in turn have made you despised  and humiliated before all the people because you are not keeping my ways but are showing partiality in your instruction.’

Daniel 1:17

God gave these four young men knowledge and understanding  in every kind of literature and wisdom. Daniel also understood visions and dreams  of every kind.

1 Kings 3:9

So give your servant a receptive heart to judge  your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of yours? ’

Exodus 36:2

So Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person in whose heart the Lord had placed wisdom, all whose hearts moved them,  to come to the work and do it.

Titus 3:2

to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness  to all people.

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  are defiled.

Romans 12:18

If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Isaiah 32:6

For a fool speaks foolishness 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 2:4

He will settle disputes among the nations and provide arbitration for many peoples. They will beat their swords into ploughs and their spears into pruning knives. Nation will not take up the sword against nation, and they will never again train for war.

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,  for his name will be Solomon,  , and I will give peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.

1 Kings 3:28

All Israel heard about the judgement the king had given, and they stood in awe of the king because they saw that God’s wisdom  was in him to carry out justice.

1 Kings 3:12

I will therefore do what you have asked.  I will give you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has never been anyone like you before and never will be again.

Ephesians 5:9

for the fruit of the light  consists of all goodness, righteousness, and truth   #– #

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I, Paul, myself, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ #– #I who am humble among you in person but bold towards you when absent.

2 Corinthians 9:10

Now the one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will also provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness.

Isaiah 40:11

He protects his flock like a shepherd; he gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them in the fold of his garment. He gently leads those that are nursing.

Job 28:12

But where can wisdom  be found, and where is understanding located?

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

2 Corinthians 6:6

by purity,  by knowledge,  by patience,  by kindness,  by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love,

2 Corinthians 7:11

For consider how much diligence this very thing #– #this grieving as God wills #– #has produced in you: what a desire to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what deep longing, what zeal, what justice! In every way you showed yourselves to be pure  in this matter.

James 2:13

For judgement is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy.  Mercy triumphs over judgement.

1 Peter 2:18

Household slaves, submit to your masters  with all reverence  not only to the good and gentle ones but also to the cruel.