James 3:17 · KJV
“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. {partiality: or, wrangling}”
— James 3:17
For where envying and strife {is}, there {is} confusion and every evil work. {confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness}
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
James 3 — Context
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but {is} earthly, sensual, devilish. {sensual: or, natural}
16For where envying and strife {is}, there {is} confusion and every evil work. {confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness}
17But 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. {partiality: or, wrangling}
18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Cross References
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth {cometh} knowledge and understanding.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Charity suffereth long, {and} is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, {vaunteth...: or, is not rash}
James 3:15
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but {is} earthly, sensual, devilish. {sensual: or, natural}
Romans 12:9
{Let} love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Matthew 5:8
Blessed {are} the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all {men} liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.