James 3:13

Modern English Version

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good life in the meekness of wisdom.

Cross References

Job 28:28

To man He said: ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 107:43

Whoever is wise will observe these things, and they will consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.

Psalm 122:8

For the sake of my brothers and companions, I will now say, “Peace be within you.”

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the meek with salvation.

Psalm 25:9

He leads the humble in justice, and teaches the humble His way.

Psalm 45:4

In your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, meekness, and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds.

Ecclesiastes 8:1

Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a matter? A person’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the harshness of his face is softened.

Ecclesiastes 8:5

The one who keeps the king’s command will know no evil thing, and a wise heart will know the proper time and just way.

Isaiah 29:19

The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60:6

The multitude of camels shall cover your land, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and incense and shall bear good news of the praises of the Lord.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor; He has sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

Jeremiah 9:12

Who is the wise man who may understand this? And who is he to whom the mouth of the Lord has spoken, that he may declare it? Why is the land ruined and burned up like a wilderness, so that no one passes through?

Jeremiah 9:23

Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;

Daniel 2:21

It is He who changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who know understanding.

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who carry out His judgment. Seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be hidden on the day of the Lord’s anger.

Numbers 12:3

(Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all the men on the face of the earth.)

Matthew 11:29

Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me. For I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 21:5

“Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King is coming to you, humble, and sitting on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ”

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Matthew 7:24

“Whoever hears these sayings of Mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock.

1 Corinthians 6:5

I speak to your shame. Is it true that there is not even one wise man among you who shall be able to judge between his brothers?

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I, Paul, who am lowly in presence among you but bold toward you while absent, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:24

Therefore show to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love and of our boasting on your behalf.

Galatians 5:23

meekness, and self-control; against such there is no law.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers, if a man is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, watching yourselves, lest you also be tempted.

Galatians 6:4

But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

Ephesians 4:2

With all humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another in love,

Philippians 1:27

Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, that whether or not I come and see you, I may hear of your activities, that you are standing fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the gospel,

Colossians 3:12

So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, escape these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:25

in gentleness instructing those in opposition. Perhaps God will grant them repentance to know the truth,

Titus 3:2

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, but gentle, showing all humility toward everyone.

Hebrews 13:5

Let your lives be without love of money, and be content with the things you have. For He has said: “I will never leave you, nor forsake you.”

James 1:21

Therefore lay aside all filthiness and remaining wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 2:18

But a man may say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

James 3:1

My brothers, not many of you should become teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

1 Peter 1:15

But as He who has called you is holy, so be holy in all your conduct,

1 Peter 2:12

Live your lives honorably among the Gentiles, so that though they speak against you as evildoers, they shall see your good works and thereby glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may declare the goodness of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

1 Peter 3:4

But let it be the hidden nature of the heart, that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.