James 3:17 - Wesley's New Testament 1755

¹⁷ But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). [It is willing to] yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straightforward, impartial and unfeigned (free from doubts, wavering, and insincerity).

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ What of the wisdom from above? First, it is pure, and then peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good actions, fair, and genuine.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ But within the wisdom that is from above, certainly, chastity is first, and next peacefulness, meekness, openness, consenting to what is good, a plenitude of mercy and good fruits, not judging, without falseness.

James 3:17 Tagairtí Cros

Matthew 23:28

So ye likewise outwardly appear righteous to men; but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

Matthew 5:8

Happy are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:9

Happy are the peace-makers; for they shall be called the children of God.

Luke 21:15

which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay or resist.

Luke 6:36

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

John 1:14

And the Word was made flesh, and tabernacled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth.

John 1:47

Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.

Acts 11:24

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and faith. And a considerable multitude was added to the Lord.

Acts 9:36

Now there was at Joppa, a certain disciple, named Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas; this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:9

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good.

Romans 15:14

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye likewise are full of goodness, being filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another.

1 Corinthians 12:8

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

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I Paul myself, who when present am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you, intreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ,

2 Corinthians 6:6

By purity, by prudence, by long suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,

2 Corinthians 7:11

For behold, this very thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly manner, what diligence it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge? In all things ye have approved yourselves to be pure in this matter.

2 Corinthians 9:10

And may he who supplieth seed to the sower, and bread for your food, supply and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:)

Ephesians 5:9

walk as children of light; (The fruit of the light is in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth:)

Philippians 1:11

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Christ Jesus, to the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report: if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things:

Colossians 1:10

That ye may walk worthy of the Lord, unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children.

1 Timothy 5:21

I charge thee before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudging, doing nothing by partiality.

2 Timothy 2:24

And a servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle toward all men,

Titus 1:15

To the clean all things are clean; but to the defiled and unbelieving nothing is clean; but both their understanding and conscience are defiled.

Titus 3:2

To speak evil of no man, not to be quarrelsome, to be gentle, shewing all meekness toward all men.

Hebrews 12:11

Now all chastning for the present is assuredly not joyous, but grievous; yet afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them that are exercised thereby.

Hebrews 12:14

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

James 1:17

descending from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

James 1:5

If any of you want wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.

James 2:13

For judgment without mercy shall be to him that shewed no mercy: mercy glorieth over judgment.

James 2:4

Stand thou there, or, Sit thou here under my footstool, Ye distinguish not in yourselves, but are become evil-reasoning judges.

James 3:15

This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, animal, devilish.

James 4:8

Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you: cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.

1 Peter 1:22

Having purified your souls by obeying the truth thro' the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another with a pure heart fervently:

1 Peter 2:1

Wherefore laying aside all wickedness, and all guile, and dissimulation, and envies,

1 Peter 2:18

Honour the king, Servants be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

1 John 3:18

My beloved children, let us love not in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

1 John 3:3

And every one that hath this hope in him, purifieth himself even as he is pure.