James 3:18

The Passion Translation

and it always bears the beautiful harvest of righteousness! Good seeds of wisdom’s fruit will be planted with peaceful acts by those who cherish making peace.

Cross References

Psalm 92:14

for in your presence they will still overflow and be anointed. Even in their old age they will stay fresh, bearing luscious fruit and abiding faithfully.

Proverbs 11:18

Evil people may get a short-term gain, but to sow seeds of righteousness will bring a true and lasting reward.

Proverbs 11:28

Keep trusting in your riches and down you’ll go! But the lovers of God rise up like flowers in the spring.

Proverbs 11:30

But a life lived loving God bears lasting fruit, for the one who is truly wise wins souls.

Matthew 5:9

“How joyful you are when you make peace! For then you will be recognized as a true child of God.

John 4:36

Everyone who reaps these souls for eternal life will receive a reward. Both those who plant spiritual seeds and those who reap the spiritual harvest will celebrate together with great joy!

Galatians 6:8

The harvest you reap reveals the seed that you planted. If you plant the corrupt seeds of self-life into this natural realm, you can expect a harvest of corruption. If you plant the good seeds of Spirit-life you will reap beautiful fruits that grow from the everlasting life of the Spirit.

Philippians 1:11

And you will be filled completely with the fruits of righteousness that are found in Jesus, the Anointed One—bringing great praise and glory to God!

Hebrews 12:11

Now all discipline seems to be painful at the time, yet later it will produce a transformation of character, bringing a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who yield to it.

James 1:20

for human anger is never a legitimate tool to promote God’s righteous purpose.