James 3:13

Easy To Read Version

Is there any person among you who is truly wise and understanding? Then he should show his wisdom by living right. He should do good things with humility. A wise person does not boast.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And God said to people,\par “Fear and respect the Lord—\par that is wisdom.\par Don’t do evil things—\par that is understanding.”\par

Psalm 107:43

If a person is wise,\par he will remember these things.\par Then he will begin to understand\par what God’s love really is.\par

Psalm 122:8

For the good of the temple\par of the Lord our God,\par I pray that good things will happen\par to this city.\par

Psalm 149:4

The Lord is happy with his people.\par God did a wonderful thing for his humble people.\par He saved them!\par

Psalm 25:9

He teaches humble people his ways.\par He leads them with fairness.\par

Psalm 45:4

You look wonderful!\par Go and win the fight\par for goodness and fairness.\par Your powerful right arm\par was trained to do amazing things.\par

Ecclesiastes 8:1

No one can understand and explain things the way a wise man can. His wisdom makes him happy. It changes a sad face into a happy one.

Ecclesiastes 8:5

A person will be safe if he obeys the king’s command. But a wise man knows the right time to do this, and he also knows when to do the right thing.

Isaiah 29:19

The Lord will make the poor people happy. The poor people will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60:6

Herds of camels from Midian and Ephah\par will cross your land.\par Long lines of camels will come from Sheba.\par They will bring gold and incense.\par People will sing praises to the Lord.\par

Isaiah 61:1

\{The Lord’s servant says,\} “The Lord my Master put his Spirit in me. God chose me to tell good news to poor people and to comfort sad people. God sent me to tell the captives that they are free and to tell the prisoners that they have been set free.

Jeremiah 9:12

Is there a man that is wise enough to understand these things?\par Is there some person that has been taught by the Lord?\par Can anyone explain the Lord’s message?\par Why was the land ruined?\par Why was it made like an empty desert where no people go?\par

Jeremiah 9:23

The Lord says:\par “Wise men must not brag\par about their wisdom.\par Strong men must not brag\par about their strength.\par Rich men must not brag\par about their money.\par

Daniel 2:21

He changes the times and seasons.\par And he changes the kings.\par He gives power to kings,\par and he takes their power away!\par He gives wisdom to people\par so they become wise,\par He lets people learn things\par and become wise.\par

Zephaniah 2:3

All you humble people, come to the Lord! Obey his laws. Learn to do good things. Learn to be humble. Maybe then you will be safe when the Lord shows his anger.

Numbers 12:3

(Moses was a very humble man. He did not boast or brag. He was more humble than any other person on earth.)

Matthew 11:29

Accept my work and learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 21:5

“Tell the city of Zion,\par ‘Now your king is coming to you.\par He is humble and he is riding on a donkey.\par He is riding on a young donkey,\par born from a work animal.’”\par \i (Zechariah 9:9)\i0 \par

Matthew 5:5

What great blessings there are for the people that are humble!\par They will have the land \{God promised\}. {\cf2\super [58]} \par

Matthew 7:24

“Every person that hears these things I say and obeys is like a wise man. The wise man built his house on rock.

1 Corinthians 6:5

I say this to shame you. Surely there is some person in your group wise enough to judge a complaint between two brothers (believers)!

2 Corinthians 10:1

I am Paul, and I am begging you. I beg you with the gentleness and the kindness of Christ. \{Some people say that\} I am humble when I am with you, and brave when I am away.

2 Corinthians 8:24

So show these men that you really have love. Show them why we are proud of you. Then all the churches can see it.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control. There is no law that can say these things are wrong.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, a person in your group might do something wrong. You people who are spiritual should go to the person who is sinning. You should help to make him right again. You should do this in a gentle way. But be careful! You might be tempted to sin, too.

Galatians 6:4

A person should not compare himself with other people. Each person should judge his own actions. Then he can be proud for what he himself has done.

Ephesians 4:2

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient and accept each other with love.

Philippians 1:27

Be sure that you live in a way that fits the Good News {\cf2\super [11]} of Christ. Then if I come and visit you or if I am away from you, I will hear good things about you. I will hear that you continue strong with the same purpose and work together like a team for the faith (truth) that comes from the Good News.

Colossians 3:12

God has chosen you and made you his holy people. {\cf2\super [18]} He loves you. So always do these things: Show mercy to people; be kind, humble, gentle, and patient.

1 Timothy 4:12

You are young, but don’t let any person treat you like you are not important. Be an example to show the believers how they should live. Show them with the things you say, with the way you live, with your love, with your faith, and with your pure life.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you are a man of God. So you should stay away from all those things. Try to live in the right way, serve God, have faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:25

The Lord’s servant must gently teach those people that don’t agree with him. Maybe God will let those people change their hearts so that they can accept the truth.

Titus 3:2

to speak no evil against any person; to live in peace with other people; to be gentle and polite to all people.

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money. And be satisfied with the things you have. God has said,

James 1:21

So put out of your life every evil thing and every kind of wrong thing you do. Be humble and accept God’s teaching that is planted in your hearts. This teaching can save you.

James 2:18

A person might say, “You have faith, but I do things. Show me your faith! Your faith does nothing. I will show you my faith by the things I do.”

James 3:1

My brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers. Why? Because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly than other people.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good things for other people. This wisdom is always fair and honest.

1 Peter 1:15

But be holy {\cf2\super [8]} in all the things you do, the same as God is holy. God is the One who called you.

1 Peter 2:12

People who don’t believe are living all around you. Those people may say that you are doing wrong. So live good lives. Then they will see the good things you do, and they will give glory to God on that day when he comes.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are chosen people. You are the King’s priests. You are a holy {\cf2\super [20]} nation of people. You are people who belong to God. God chose you to tell about the wonderful things he has done. He called (brought) you out of darkness (sin) into his wonderful light.

1 Peter 3:4

No, your beauty should come from inside you—the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. That beauty will never disappear. It is worth very much to God.