Study it in the app“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, considerate, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without making distinctions, without hypocrisy.”
The wisdom from above is peaceable; righteousness is sown in peaceConflict and ReconciliationWisdom from above shows in conduct, not in jealousy or rivalryWisdom
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wisdom
Wisdom.
Where else “sophia” appearsfrom above
From above, from God.
Where else “anōthen” appearsbe
To be: says who or what something is.
Where else “estin” appearsfirst
The one who comes before all others, in time or in order.
Where else “prōton” appearspure
Pure, clean, without stain in one's conduct.
Where else “hagnē” appearsthen, afterward
Then, afterward.
Where else “epeita” appearspeaceful
Peaceful, peaceable: bringing or living in peace.
Where else “eirēnikē” appearsgentle, gentleness
Gentle, considerate, not demanding strictly what is due to him.
Where else “epieikēs” appearsopen to reason
Open to reason, willing to be persuaded; compliant.
Where else “eupeithēs” appearsfull
Full.
Where else “mestē” appearsmercy
Mercy: compassion that acts.
Where else “eleous” appearsgood
Being as it should be and doing others good; in the full sense, God alone.
Where else “agathōn” appearsresult
The result of what someone is or does.
Where else “karpōn” appearsimpartial, unwavering
Impartial: without making distinctions; also without wavering.
Where else “adiakritos” appearssincere, genuine
Sincere, without hypocrisy, unpretended.
Where else “anypokritos” appears16For where there are jealousy and rivalry, there is disorder and every vile practice.
17 · This verse (above)
18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.
1. What it says
What images does James use to describe the power of the tongue (v. 3-6)?
2. What it means
Why do you think James contrasts the wisdom "from above" with bitter jealousy and rivalry (v. 13-18)?
3. How I live it
James says blessing and cursing come from the same mouth (v. 9-10). What kind word could you say today?
