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It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. <a href="/esv/james/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. <a href="/bsb/james/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. <a href="/blb/james/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the wisdom from above is indeed first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and of good fruits, impartial, sincere. <a href="/kjv/james/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/james/3.htm">New King James Version</a> But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. <a href="/nasb_/james/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy. <a href="/nasb/james/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. <a href="/nasb77/james/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. <a href="/lsb/james/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruits, without doubting, without hypocrisy. <a href="/amp/james/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile]. <a href="/csb/james/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense. <a href="/hcsb/james/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy. <a href="/asv/james/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/james/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere. <a href="/erv/james/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/james/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere. <a href="/gnt/james/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy. <a href="/isv/james/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. <a href="/msb/james/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. <a href="/net/james/3.htm">NET Bible</a> But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical. <a href="/nheb/james/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy. <a href="/wbt/james/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. <a href="/wey/james/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceful, courteous, not self-willed, full of compassion and kind actions, free from favouritism and from all insincerity. <a href="/web/james/3.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/james/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but the wisdom from above, first, indeed, is pure, then peaceable, gentle, well-convinced, full of kindness and good fruits, uncontentious, and unhypocritical— <a href="/blb/james/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the wisdom from above is indeed first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and of good fruits, impartial, sincere. <a href="/ylt/james/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the wisdom from above, first, indeed, is pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of kindness and good fruits, uncontentious, and unhypocritical: -- <a href="/slt/james/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the wisdom from above is truly first pure, then peaceful, decorous, docile, full of mercy and good fruits, not separated, and unfeigned.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/james/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the wisdom, that is from above, first indeed is chaste, then peaceable, modest, easy to be persuaded, consenting to the good, full of mercy and good fruits, without judging, without dissimulation. <a href="/cpdv/james/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/james/3.htm">New American Bible</a> But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity. <a href="/nrsvce/james/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/james/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the wisdom that is from above is first pure then full of peace, and gentle, obedient, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the wisdom that is from above is pure, filled with peace, meek and attentive, filled with love and good fruit, without division and does not show partiality.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/james/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. <a href="/godbey/james/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But the wisdom which is from above is indeed first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily persuaded, full of mercy and of good works, free from partiality and hypocrisy. <a href="/haweis/james/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, meek, easily persuadable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and void of dissimulation. <a href="/mace/james/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but wisdom deriv'd from heaven is first dispassionate, then pacific, equitable, and obsequious: full of beneficence, and all social virtue, free from partiality, and hypocrisy. <a href="/wey/james/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceful, courteous, not self-willed, full of compassion and kind actions, free from favouritism and from all insincerity. <a href="/worrell/james/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, mild, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy. <a href="/worsley/james/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But the wisdom that is from above first is pure, then peaceable, mild, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. <a href="/parallel/james/3-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=620" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/james/3.htm">The Wisdom from Above</a> …16For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. 17<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4678.htm" title="4678: sophia (N-NFS) -- Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom.">the wisdom</a> <a href="/greek/509.htm" title="509: anōthen (Adv) -- From ano; from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew.">from above</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/4412.htm" title="4412: prōton (Adv-S) -- First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly.">first</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.">of all</a> <a href="/greek/53.htm" title="53: hagnē (Adj-NFS) -- From the same as hagios; properly, clean, i.e. innocent, modest, perfect.">pure,</a> <a href="/greek/1899.htm" title="1899: epeita (Adv) -- Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter.">then</a> <a href="/greek/1516.htm" title="1516: eirēnikē (Adj-NFS) -- Peaceable, disposed to peace, profitable. From eirene; pacific; by implication, salutary.">peace-loving,</a> <a href="/greek/1933.htm" title="1933: epieikēs (Adj-NFS) -- Gentle, mild, forbearing, fair, reasonable, moderate. From epi and eiko; appropriate, i.e. mild.">gentle,</a> <a href="/greek/2138.htm" title="2138: eupeithēs (Adj-NFS) -- Compliant, ready to obey. From eu and peitho; good for persuasion, i.e. complaint.">accommodating,</a> <a href="/greek/3324.htm" title="3324: mestē (Adj-NFS) -- Full, filled with. Of uncertain derivation.">full</a> <a href="/greek/1656.htm" title="1656: eleous (N-GNS) -- Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion.">of mercy</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathōn (Adj-GMP) -- A primary word; good.">good</a> <a href="/greek/2590.htm" title="2590: karpōn (N-GMP) -- Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.">fruit,</a> <a href="/greek/87.htm" title="87: adiakritos (Adj-NFS) -- Without uncertainty, unambiguous, undivided, whole-hearted. Properly, undistinguished, i.e. impartial.">impartial,</a> <a href="/greek/505.htm" title="505: anypokritos (Adj-NFS) -- Unfeigned, without hypocrisy, sincere. Undissembled, i.e. Sincere.">and sincere.</a> 18Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6-9</a> For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. / He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, / to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints. ... <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-15</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. ... <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a> Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">1 Corinthians 2:6-7</a> Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. / No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. <a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9-18</a> Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. / Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. / Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. ... <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a> No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8-11</a> Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. / Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. / For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. ... <a href="/ephesians/5-9.htm">Ephesians 5:9</a> for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-3</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, <a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">Proverbs 8:12-14</a> I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. / To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. / Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength. <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-9</a> The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. <a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a> Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ... <a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a> Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.the wisdom.<a href="/james/3-15.htm">James 3:15</a> This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5,17</a> 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… <a href="/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38,39</a> And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? … first.<a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a> Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.<a href="/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3</a> And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.<a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a> Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.peaceable.<a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">1 Chronicles 22:9</a> Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.<a href="/isaiah/2-4.htm">Isaiah 2:4</a> And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6,7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… gentle.<a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.<a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a> Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, … <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">2 Corinthians 10:1</a> Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:full.<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.<a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36</a> Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.<a href="/acts/11-24.htm">Acts 11:24</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/2-25.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Argument</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Considerate</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">Courteous</a> <a href="/james/1-6.htm">Doubting</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Easy</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-19.htm">Entreated</a> <a href="/james/1-18.htm">First</a> <a href="/james/2-12.htm">Free</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/james/1-18.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/james/3-8.htm">Full</a> <a href="/james/3-13.htm">Gentle</a> <a href="/james/3-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/james/3-15.htm">Heaven</a> <a 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href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Yielding</a><div class="vheading2">James 3</div>1. <a href="/james/3-1.htm">We are not rashly or arrogantly to reprove others;</a> 5. <a href="/james/3-5.htm">but rather to bridle the tongue, a little member, </a> 9. <a href="/james/3-9.htm">but a powerful instrument of much good, and great harm.</a> 13. <a href="/james/3-13.htm">The truly wise are mild and peaceable, without envy and strife.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div 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earthly wisdom, which is often self-centered and corrupt. Purity here implies moral and spiritual integrity, aligning with God's holiness. This echoes Jesus' teaching in the Beatitudes, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (<a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a>). Purity is foundational, as it reflects God's nature and sets the stage for the other attributes of divine wisdom.then peace-loving Peace-loving wisdom seeks harmony and reconciliation, reflecting the biblical call to be peacemakers (<a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>). In the context of James' audience, who faced conflicts and divisions, this attribute underscores the importance of unity within the Christian community. It aligns with Paul's exhortation in <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a>, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."gentle Gentleness, or meekness, is a strength under control, not weakness. It is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Galatians 5:23</a>) and was exemplified by Christ, who described Himself as "gentle and humble in heart" (<a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a>). This quality is essential for leaders and believers, promoting a spirit of humility and patience in interactions with others.accommodating Being accommodating involves a willingness to yield and be open to reason, without compromising truth. It reflects a spirit of cooperation and flexibility, essential for maintaining unity and understanding within the body of Christ. This attribute is vital in resolving disputes and fostering a community that values others above oneself (<a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a>).full of mercy and good fruit Mercy is a central theme in Scripture, reflecting God's compassionate nature. Believers are called to be merciful, as God is merciful (<a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Luke 6:36</a>). Good fruit refers to the tangible outcomes of living according to God's wisdom, such as acts of kindness and righteousness. This aligns with Jesus' teaching that a tree is known by its fruit (<a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-20</a>).impartial Impartiality is crucial in reflecting God's justice and fairness, as God shows no favoritism (<a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a>). In the early church, impartiality was vital in addressing issues of discrimination and favoritism, as seen in <a href="/james/2.htm">James 2:1-9</a>. This quality ensures that believers treat all people with equal respect and love, regardless of status or background.and sincere Sincerity involves authenticity and honesty, without hypocrisy. It is a call to genuine faith and love, as opposed to pretense. This aligns with Paul's exhortation in <a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9</a>, "Love must be sincere." Sincerity in wisdom ensures that actions and intentions are aligned with God's truth, fostering trust and integrity within the community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a> The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early Jerusalem church. His letter addresses practical Christian living and the application of faith. 2. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_communities.htm">Early Christian Communities</a> The recipients of the letter, likely Jewish Christians scattered outside of Palestine, facing trials and needing guidance on living out their faith. 3. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_from_above.htm">Wisdom from Above</a> A concept contrasting earthly wisdom with divine wisdom, emphasizing qualities that reflect God's character.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/purity_as_a_foundation.htm">Purity as a Foundation</a> True wisdom begins with purity, which in Greek (hagnos) implies being free from defilement. This purity is foundational for all other virtues. <a href="/topical/p/peaceable_and_gentle.htm">Peaceable and Gentle</a> Wisdom seeks peace and is gentle, not contentious. Christians are called to be peacemakers, reflecting Christ's peace in their interactions. <a href="/topical/a/accommodating_and_merciful.htm">Accommodating and Merciful</a> Being accommodating (eupeithes) means being open to reason and willing to yield. Coupled with mercy, it shows a readiness to forgive and help others. <a href="/topical/b/bearing_good_fruit.htm">Bearing Good Fruit</a> Wisdom results in good deeds, reflecting a life transformed by God's Spirit. Believers should evaluate their actions to ensure they align with godly wisdom. <a href="/topical/i/impartial_and_sincere.htm">Impartial and Sincere</a> True wisdom is without favoritism and hypocrisy, calling Christians to be genuine and fair in their relationships and judgments.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 3</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_walkers'_pride.htm">What defines the pride of those who walk?</a> <a href="/q/key_teachings_in_book_of_james.htm">What are the key teachings in the Book of James?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_seven_pillars_of_wisdom.htm">What are the seven pillars of wisdom?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_divine_wisdom_and_truth.htm">What is the nature of divine wisdom and truth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) But the wisdom that is from above . . .--Whereas, in sweetest contrast to all this repulsive foulness and riot, the true wisdom from above is first pure, chaste as the Lamb of God, "the Word made flesh" (<a href="/john/1-14.htm" title="And the Word was made flesh, and dwelled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.">John 1:14</a>), then peaceful, gentle, and compliant--easy to be won, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not double-minded (non duplex), nor hypocritical. Compare with this beautiful description St. Paul's list of the fruits of the Spirit, "love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance" (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm" title="But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,">Galatians 5:22</a>), and his discourse on Love (1 Corinthians 13).Truly this wisdom "cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof;" "Happy is the man that findeth her." (Read <a href="/context/job/28-14.htm" title="The depth said, It is not in me: and the sea said, It is not with me.">Job 28:14-19</a>, and <a href="/context/proverbs/3-13.htm" title="Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding.">Proverbs 3:13-18</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - The wisdom which is from above; ἡ ἄνωθεν σοφία, equivalent to חכמה עליוגה - an expression not unknown among rabbinical writers (see Schöttgen, 'Horae Hebraicae,' vol. 1. p. 1026). First pure, then peaceable. "The sequence is that of thought, not of time" (Plumptre). Purity must be secured, even at the expense of peace. Gentle, and easy to be entreated (ἐπιεκὴς εὐπειθής). The former of these two terms signifies "forbearing under provocation" (cf. <a href="/1_timothy/3-3.htm">1 Timothy 3:3</a>; <a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Titus 3:2</a>; <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">1 Peter 2:18</a>); the latter is found only here. Vulgate, snadibilis; Syriac, "obedient;" R.V. as A.V., "easy to be entreated," i.e. ready to forgive. Thus the conjunction of the two terms ἐπιεικής and εὐπειθής reminds us of the Jewish saying in 'Pirqe Aboth,' 5:17, describing four characters in dispositions, in which the man who is "hard to provoke and easily pacified" is set down as pious. Without partiality (ἀδιάκριτος); here only in the New Testament. The word is used in the LXX. in <a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1</a>; and by Ignatius (<a href="/ephesians/3.htm">Ephesians 3</a>; Magn. 15; Trall. 1), but none of these passages throw light on its meaning. It may be either (1) without variance, or (2) without doubtfulness, or (3) without partiality; . . . <a href="/commentaries/james/3-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [the] wisdom σοφία (sophia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4678.htm">Strong's 4678: </a> Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. from above ἄνωθεν (anōthen) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_509.htm">Strong's 509: </a> From ano; from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. first πρῶτον (prōton) Adverb - Superlative <a href="/greek/strongs_4412.htm">Strong's 4412: </a> First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly. [of all] μὲν (men) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. pure, ἁγνή (hagnē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> From the same as hagios; properly, clean, i.e. innocent, modest, perfect. then ἔπειτα (epeita) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1899.htm">Strong's 1899: </a> Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter. peaceable, εἰρηνική (eirēnikē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> Peaceable, disposed to peace, profitable. From eirene; pacific; by implication, salutary. gentle, ἐπιεικής (epieikēs) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1933.htm">Strong's 1933: </a> Gentle, mild, forbearing, fair, reasonable, moderate. From epi and eiko; appropriate, i.e. mild. accommodating, εὐπειθής (eupeithēs) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2138.htm">Strong's 2138: </a> Compliant, ready to obey. From eu and peitho; good for persuasion, i.e. complaint. full μεστὴ (mestē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3324.htm">Strong's 3324: </a> Full, filled with. Of uncertain derivation. of mercy ἐλέους (eleous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1656.htm">Strong's 1656: </a> Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. good ἀγαθῶν (agathōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. fruit, καρπῶν (karpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2590.htm">Strong's 2590: </a> Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively. impartial, ἀδιάκριτος (adiakritos) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_87.htm">Strong's 87: </a> Without uncertainty, unambiguous, undivided, whole-hearted. Properly, undistinguished, i.e. impartial. [and] sincere. ἀνυπόκριτος (anypokritos) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> Unfeigned, without hypocrisy, sincere. 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