James 3:13

World Messianic Bible British Edition

Who is wise and understanding amongst you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

Cross References

Job 28:28

To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”

Psalm 107:43

Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of the LORD.

Psalm 122:8

For my brothers’ and companions’ sakes, I will now say, “Peace be within you.”

Psalm 149:4

For the LORD takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation [yeshu`ah].

Psalm 25:9

He will guide the humble in justice. He will teach the humble his way.

Psalm 45:4

In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand display awesome deeds.

Ecclesiastes 8:1

Who is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

Ecclesiastes 8:5

Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.

Isaiah 29:19

The humble also will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor amongst men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60:6

A multitude of camels will cover you, the dromedaries of Midian and Efah. All from Sheba will come. They will bring gold and frankincense, and will proclaim the praises of the LORD.

Isaiah 61:1

The Lord GOD’s Spirit is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to those who are bound,

Jeremiah 9:12

Who is wise enough to understand this? Who is he to whom the mouth of the LORD has spoken, that he may declare it? Why has the land perished and burnt up like a wilderness, so that no one passes through?

Jeremiah 9:23

The LORD says, “Don’t let the wise man glory in his wisdom. Don’t let the mighty man glory in his might. Don’t let the rich man glory in his riches.

Daniel 2:21

He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, who have kept his ordinances. Seek righteousness. Seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of the LORD’s anger.

Numbers 12:3

Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all the men who were on the surface of the earth.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 21:5

“Tell the daughter of Zion, behold, your King comes to you, humble, and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

Matthew 5:5

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

Matthew 7:24

“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.

1 Corinthians 6:5

I say this to move you to shame. Isn’t there even one wise man amongst you who would be able to decide between his brothers?

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Messiah, I who in your presence am lowly amongst you, but being absent am bold towards you.

2 Corinthians 8:24

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

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted.

Galatians 6:4

But let each man examine his own work, and then he will have reason to boast in himself, and not in someone else.

Ephesians 4:2

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Philippians 1:27

Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Messiah, that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:25

in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

Titus 3:2

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility towards all men.

Hebrews 13:5

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

James 1:21

Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 2:18

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

James 3:1

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgement.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

1 Peter 1:15

but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behaviour,

1 Peter 2:12

having good behaviour amongst the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good works and 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, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.

1 Peter 3:4

but from the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.