James 3:17

Modern English Version

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.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:12

behold, I now do according to your words. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart, so that there has never been anyone like you in the past, and there shall never arise another like you.

1 Kings 3:28

All Israel heard of the king’s judgment, and they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to execute sound judgment.

1 Kings 3:9

Give Your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and bad, for who is able to judge among so great a people?”

1 Chronicles 22:12

Only may the Lord give you insight and understanding and give you charge over Israel so you may keep the law of the Lord your God.

1 Chronicles 22:9

Behold, a son shall be born to you who shall be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies all around. Solomon will be his name, and I will give peace and tranquility to Israel in his days.

Job 28:12

“But where will wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?

Job 28:23

God understands its way, and He knows its place.

Job 28:28

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

Exodus 36:2

Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person in whom the Lord had put wisdom, everyone whose heart stirred him to come to the work to do it.

Proverbs 2:6

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

Isaiah 2:4

He shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, nor shall they learn war any more.

Isaiah 32:6

for the vile person will speak nonsense, and his heart will work iniquity: to practice hypocrisy and to utter error against the Lord, to keep the hungry unsatisfied and to withhold drink from the thirsty.

Isaiah 40:11

He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

Daniel 1:17

As for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in every branch of learning and wisdom. And Daniel had understanding in all kinds of visions and dreams.

Malachi 2:9

So I have made you contemptible and base before all the people, because you have not kept My ways, but have shown partiality in the law.

Malachi 3:3

He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites, and refine them like gold and silver, and they will present to the Lord offerings in righteousness.

Matthew 23:28

So you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

Matthew 5:8

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

Matthew 5:9

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

Luke 21:15

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your opponents will be able to neither refute nor resist.

Luke 6:36

Be therefore merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

John 1:14

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, the glory as of the only begotten Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:47

Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him and said concerning him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!”

Acts 11:24

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

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsgiving.

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as much as it depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:9

Let love be without hypocrisy. Hate what is evil. Cling to what is good.

Romans 15:14

Now I myself am persuaded concerning you, my brothers, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and also able to instruct one another.

1 Corinthians 12:8

To one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom, to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit,

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 6:6

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

2 Corinthians 7:11

For observe this very thing, which you became sorrowful in a godly way: What carefulness it produced in you, what vindication of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what intense desire, what zeal, what avenging of wrong! In all things you have proven yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

2 Corinthians 9:10

Now He who supplies seed to the sower and supplies bread for your food will also multiply your seed sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness.

Ephesians 5:9

for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth —

Philippians 1:11

being filled with the fruit of righteousness, which comes through Jesus Christ, for the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

Colossians 1:10

that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, pleasing to all, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God,

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle among you, like a nurse caring for her own children.

1 Timothy 5:21

I command you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

2 Timothy 2:24

The servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be gentle toward all people, able to teach, patient,

Titus 1:15

To the pure, all things are pure. But to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Even their minds and consciences are defiled.

Titus 3:2

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

Hebrews 12:11

Now no discipline seems to be joyful at the time, but grievous. Yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness in those who have been trained by it.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all men, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord,

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no change or shadow of turning.

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally and without criticism, and it will be given to him.

James 2:13

For he who has shown no mercy will have judgment without mercy, for mercy triumphs over judgment.

James 2:4

have you not then become partial among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

James 3:15

This wisdom descends not from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, and devilish.

James 4:8

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

1 Peter 1:22

Since your souls have been purified by obedience to the truth through the Spirit unto a genuine brotherly love, love one another deeply with a pure heart,

1 Peter 2:1

Therefore put away all wickedness, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking.

1 Peter 2:18

Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh.

1 John 3:18

My little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

1 John 3:3

Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.