James 3 New American Standard Bible

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the tongue<MG1100> is set<MG2525> among<MG1722> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>our body’s parts<MG3196> as that which defiles<MG4695> the whole<MG3650> body<MG4983> and sets<MG5394> on<MG5394> fire<MG5394> the course<MG5164> of <i>our</i> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>life<MG1078>, and is set<MG5394> on<MG5394> fire<MG5394> by <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>hell<MG1067>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>For every<MG3956> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>species<MG5449> of beasts<MG2342> and birds<MG4071>, of reptiles<MG2062> and creatures<MG1724> of<MG1724> the<MG1724> sea<MG1724>, is tamed<MG1150> and has been tamed<MG1150> by the human<MG442> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>race<MG5449>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>But no<MG3762> one<MG3762> <i>among</i> mankind<MG444> can<MG1410> tame<MG1150> the tongue<MG1100>; <i>it is</i> a restless<MG182> evil<MG2556>, full<MG3324> of deadly<MG2287> poison<MG2447>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>With it we bless<MG2127> <i>our</i> Lord<MG2962> and Father<MG3962>, and with it we curse<MG2672> people<MG444>, who have been<MG1096> made<MG1096> in the likeness<MG3669> of God<MG2316>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>from the same<MG846> mouth<MG4750> come<MG1831> <i>both</i> blessing<MG2129> and cursing<MG2671>. My brothers<MG80> <i>and sisters,</i> these<MG3778> things<MG3778> should<MG5534> not be this<MG3779> way<MG3779>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Does a spring<MG4077> send<MG1032> out<MG1032> from the same<MG846> opening<MG3692> <i>both</i> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>fresh<MG1099> and bitter<MG4089> <i>water?</i> <span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Can<MG1410> a fig<MG4808> tree<MG4808>, my brothers<MG80> <i>and sisters,</i> bear<MG4160> olives<MG1636>, or<MG2228> a vine<MG288> <i>bear</i> figs<MG4810>? Nor<MG3777> <i>can</i> salt<MG252> water<MG5204> produce<MG4160> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>fresh<MG1099>. <p class="hdg">Wisdom from Above</p><p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Who<MG5101> among<MG1722> you is wise<MG4680> and understanding<MG1990>? Let him show<MG1166> by his good<MG2570> behavior<MG391> his deeds<MG2041> in the gentleness<MG4240> of wisdom<MG4678>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>But if<MG1487> you have<MG2192> bitter<MG4089> jealousy<MG2205b> and <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[k]</a></span>selfish<MG2052> ambition<MG2052> in your heart<MG2588>, do not be arrogant<MG2620> and <i>so</i> lie<MG5574> against<MG2596> the truth<MG225>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>This<MG3778> wisdom<MG4678> is not that which comes<MG2718> down<MG2718> from above<MG509>, but is earthly<MG1919>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[l]</a></span>natural<MG5591>, demonic<MG1141>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>For where<MG3699> jealousy<MG2205b> and <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[m]</a></span>selfish<MG2052> ambition<MG2052> exist, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[n]</a></span>there<MG1563> is disorder<MG181> and every<MG3956> evil<MG5337> thing<MG4229>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>But the wisdom<MG4678> from above<MG509> is first<MG4413> pure<MG53>, then<MG1899> peace-loving<MG1516>, gentle<MG1933>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[o]</a></span>reasonable<MG2138b>, full<MG3324> of mercy<MG1656> and good<MG18> fruits<MG2590>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[p]</a></span>impartial<MG87>, free<MG505> of<MG505> hypocrisy<MG505>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/james/3-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>And the fruit<MG2590> of righteousness<MG1343> is sown<MG4687> in peace<MG1515> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[q]</a></span>by those<MG3588> who make<MG4160> peace<MG1515>.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">1</span> Or <i>greater condemnation;</i> i.e., for erroneous doctrine<br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">2</span> Lit <i>word</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">2</span> Or <i>hold in check</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">6</span> Lit <i>our parts</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">6</span> Or <i>existence, origin</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">6</span> Gr <i>Gehenna</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">7</span> Lit <i>nature</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">7</span> Lit <i>nature</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">11</span> Lit <i>sweet</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> Lit <i>sweet</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[k]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Or <i>strife</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[l]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Or <i>unspiritual</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[m]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Or <i>strife</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[n]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> I.e., in that place<br><span class="footnotesbot">[o]</span> <span class="fnverse">17</span> Or <i>willing to yield</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[p]</span> <span class="fnverse">17</span> Or <i>unwavering</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[q]</span> <span class="fnverse">18</span> Or <i>for</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible<br>Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020<br>by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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