James 3:13

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Who among you has wisdom and understanding? Let their good lives demonstrate what they do—doing what is right with wise kindness and consideration.

Cross References

Job 28:28

He said to humankind, ‘To reverence the Lord is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Psalm 107:43

Those who are wise will pay attention to all this, and thoughtfully reflect on the Lord's trustworthy love.

Psalm 122:8

On behalf of my family and friends, I will now say, “May you be at peace.”

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord enjoys his people; he honors the oppressed with salvation.

Psalm 25:9

He leads those who are humble in doing what's right, teaching them his way.

Psalm 45:4

In your majesty ride out to victory, in the defense of truth, humility, and right, because you are strong and act powerfully.

Ecclesiastes 8:1

Who can compare to the truly wise? Who knows how to interpret things? If you have wisdom your face lights up, and your stern look is softened.

Ecclesiastes 8:5

Those who follow his commands will not be involved in doing evil. Wise people think, recognizing there's a right time, and a right way.

Isaiah 29:19

The humble will be even happier in the Lord, and the poor will find their joy in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60:6

Long caravans of camels will cover the land, young camels of Midian and Ephah. All the people of Sheba will come to you carrying gold and frankincense, shouting praises to the Lord.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to announce liberation to the captives, to set the prisoners free,

Jeremiah 9:12

Who is wise enough to understand this? Has the Lord told anyone so they can explain what's happened? Why has the land been destroyed and burned so it's like a desert, so no one can pass through it?

Jeremiah 9:23

This is what the Lord says: The wise shouldn't boast about their wisdom. The strong shouldn't boast about their strength. The rich shouldn't boast about their riches.

Daniel 2:21

He is in charge of time and history. He removes kings, and he sets kings in place. He gives wisdom to make people wise; he gives knowledge to people so they can understand.

Zephaniah 2:3

Look to the Lord, all you people of the land who are humble and who follow his commands. Look to do what is right; look to live in humility. Perhaps you will be protected on the day of the Lord's anger.

Numbers 12:3

Moses was a very humble man, more than anyone else on earth.

Matthew 11:29

Accept my yoke, and learn from me. For I am kind and have a humble heart, and in me you will find the rest you need.

Matthew 21:5

“Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Look, your King is coming to you. He is humble, and rides a donkey, and a colt, the offspring of a donkey.’”

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are those who are kind for they will own the whole world.

Matthew 7:24

Everyone that hears the words I say, and follows them, is like a wise man who built his house on solid rock.

1 Corinthians 6:5

I'm trying to shame you by saying this. What? You can't find one wise person among you who can settle a dispute that you have?

2 Corinthians 10:1

This is me Paul, personally appealing to you through Christ's kindness and gentleness, the one who is “shy” when I have to face you but who is “bold” when I'm not there.

2 Corinthians 8:24

So please welcome them before all the churches and show them your love, proving how rightly proud we are of you.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control—and there's no law against these kinds of things!

Galatians 6:1

My friends, if someone is led astray by sin, you who are spiritual should bring them back with a gentle spirit. Watch out that you don't get tempted too.

Galatians 6:4

Carefully examine your actions. Then you can be satisfied with yourself, without comparing yourself to anyone else.

Ephesians 4:2

Don't think proudly of yourselves; be gentle and patient, showing tolerance to each other in love.

Philippians 1:27

Just be sure that the way you live your lives corresponds to the good news of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or not I can get to hear how you're doing—that you stand firm in full agreement with one another, spiritually united as you work together for the trusting faith of the good news.

Colossians 3:12

Since you are God's special people, holy and dearly loved, adopt a sympathetic nature that is kind, humble, gentle, and patient.

1 Timothy 4:12

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young. Be an example to those who trust in God—in the way you speak, the kind of life you live, in love, in trust, and in purity.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you as a man of God should run away from such things. You should seek to do what is right, practice true religion, and trust in God. Aim to love, to be patient, and gentle.

2 Timothy 2:25

gently correcting opponents. Perhaps God may help them to come to repent and to understand the truth.

Titus 3:2

They should not speak badly about anyone, and they should not be argumentative. Tell them to show gentleness and kindness to everyone.

Hebrews 13:5

Don't love money; be content with what you have. God himself has said, “I'll never let you down; I'll never give up on you.”

James 1:21

So get rid of all that's filthy and evil. Humbly accept the word that's been implanted within you—for this is what can save you.

James 2:18

Someone may argue, “You have your trust in God; I have my good deeds.” Well, show me your trust in God without good deeds, and I will show you my trust in God by my good deeds!

James 3:1

My friends, not many of you should become teachers, because you know that we who teach will have a heavier responsibility in the judgment.

James 3:17

However, wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, and it also brings peace. It is kind and open to reason. It is full of mercy and produces good things. It is genuine and not hypocritical.

1 Peter 1:15

Now you need to be holy in everything you do, just as the one who called you is holy.

1 Peter 2:12

Be sure to act appropriately when you're with non-Christians, so even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see the good things you do and glorify God when he comes.

1 Peter 2:9

In complete contrast, you are a specially-chosen family, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God. Consequently you can reveal the wonderful things he's done, calling you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 3:4

instead let it come from within, the lasting attractiveness of a gentle and peaceful spirit on the inside. That's what God values.