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James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.

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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/james/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">&nbsp; (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/james/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/james/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/james/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/james/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For where jealousy and self-interest <i>exist</i>, there <i>will be</i> disorder and every evil thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/james/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For where envying and strife <i>is</i>, there <i>is</i> confusion and every evil work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/james/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For where envy and self-seeking <i>exist,</i> confusion and every evil thing <i>are</i> there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/james/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/james/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/james/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/james/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/james/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder [unrest, rebellion] and every evil thing <i>and</i> morally degrading practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/james/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/james/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For where envy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every kind of evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/james/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/james/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Whenever people are jealous or selfish, they cause trouble and do all sorts of cruel things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/james/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/james/3.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />Wherever there is jealousy and rivalry, there is disorder and every kind of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/james/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is also disorder and every kind of evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/james/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For wherever jealousy and rivalry exist, there is disorder and every kind of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/james/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/james/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is disorder and every evil practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/james/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/james/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For where envy and rivalry are, there also are unrest and every vile deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/james/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/james/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for where zeal and rivalry [are], there is insurrection and every evil matter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For where jealousy and self-interest <i>exist</i>, there <i>will be</i> disorder and every evil thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/james/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for where zeal and rivalry are, there is insurrection and every evil matter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/james/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For where envy and intrigue, there confusion and every bad deed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/james/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For where envying and contention is, there is inconstancy, and every evil work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/james/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For wherever envy and contention is, there too is inconstancy and every depraved work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/james/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/james/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/james/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For wherever envy and strife are, there is confusion and every sort of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For where there is envy and contention there is also chaos and every evil thing.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/james/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For where envy and strife are, there is commotion, and every evil work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/james/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For where there are envy and strife, there are contention and every evil work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/james/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For where envy and contention dwell, there is tumult and every vile deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/james/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For where envy and rivalry are, there also are unrest and every vile deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/james/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For where there are jealousy and contention, there is confusion and every vile deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/james/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for where envying and strife <i>is,</i> there is confusion and every evil work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/james/3-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=612" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/james/3.htm">The Wisdom from Above</a></span><br>&#8230;<span class="reftext">15</span>Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3699.htm" title="3699: hopou (Adv) -- Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot.">where</a> <a href="/greek/2205.htm" title="2205: z&#275;los (N-NMS) -- From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. zeal (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice).">jealousy</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2052.htm" title="2052: eritheia (N-NFS) -- Perhaps as the same as erethizo; properly, intrigue, i.e. faction.">selfish ambition exist,</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">there will be</a> <a href="/greek/181.htm" title="181: akatastasia (N-NFS) -- From akatastatos; instability, i.e. Disorder.">disorder</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pan (Adj-NNS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every</a> <a href="/greek/5337.htm" title="5337: phaulon (Adj-NNS) -- Worthless, wicked, base. Apparently a primary word; foul or flawy, i.e. wicked.">evil</a> <a href="/greek/4229.htm" title="4229: pragma (N-NNS) -- A thing done, a deed, action; a matter, an affair. From prasso; a deed; by implication, an affair; by extension, an object.">practice.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">1 Corinthians 3:3</a></span><br />for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></span><br />Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">2 Corinthians 12:20</a></span><br />For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-30.htm">Proverbs 14:30</a></span><br />A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></span><br />There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">1 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">1 John 2:16</a></span><br />For all that is in the world&#8212;the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life&#8212;is not from the Father but from the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Matthew 15:19</a></span><br />For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-21.htm">Mark 7:21-22</a></span><br />For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/4-5.htm">Genesis 4:5-8</a></span><br />but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. / &#8220;Why are you angry,&#8221; said the LORD to Cain, &#8220;and why has your countenance fallen? / If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.&#8221; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Proverbs 27:4</a></span><br />Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/4-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:4</a></span><br />I saw that all labor and success spring from a man&#8217;s envy of his neighbor. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-4.htm">Isaiah 59:4</a></span><br />No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.</p><p class="hdg">where.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/3-14.htm">James 3:14</a></b></br> But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">1 Corinthians 3:3</a></b></br> For ye are yet carnal: for whereas <i>there is</i> among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Galatians 5:20</a></b></br> Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,</p><p class="hdg">there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/11-9.htm">Genesis 11:9</a></b></br> Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a></b></br> And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a></b></br> For God is not <i>the author</i> of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.</p><p class="hdg">confusion.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/3-12.htm">1 John 3:12</a></b></br> Not as Cain, <i>who</i> was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/3-14.htm">Ambition</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Better</a> <a href="/galatians/5-12.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/james/1-25.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Disorder</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Envy</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Envying</a> <a href="/james/3-15.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-12.htm">Evil-Doing</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-3.htm">Exist</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Faction</a> <a href="/james/1-2.htm">Find</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Insurrection</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Jealousy</a> <a href="/james/3-5.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-19.htm">Order</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Others</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Rivalry</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Selfish</a> <a href="/james/3-7.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Strife</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">Unrest</a> <a href="/james/2-2.htm">Vile</a> <a href="/james/2-9.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Ambition</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-17.htm">Better</a> <a href="/exodus/14-3.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/1_john/2-5.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/james/4-2.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/job/10-22.htm">Disorder</a> <a href="/james/4-2.htm">Envy</a> <a href="/james/4-5.htm">Envying</a> <a href="/james/4-7.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-17.htm">Evil-Doing</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-8.htm">Exist</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Faction</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Find</a> <a href="/ezra/4-19.htm">Insurrection</a> <a href="/numbers/5-14.htm">Jealousy</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-16.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">Others</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-4.htm">Rivalry</a> <a href="/psalms/119-36.htm">Selfish</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Strife</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-34.htm">Unrest</a> <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Vile</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">James 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/3-1.htm">We are not rashly or arrogantly to reprove others;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/3-5.htm">but rather to bridle the tongue, a little member, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/3-9.htm">but a powerful instrument of much good, and great harm.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/3-13.htm">The truly wise are mild and peaceable, without envy and strife.</a></span><br></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><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book&nbsp;&#9702;</a>&nbsp;<a href="/study/chapters/james/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter&nbsp;</a></tr></table></div><b>For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist</b><br>Jealousy and selfish ambition are often linked in Scripture to the sinful nature of humanity. In the biblical context, jealousy is seen as a destructive force that can lead to division and strife, as seen in the story of Cain and Abel (<a href="/genesis/4-3.htm">Genesis 4:3-8</a>). Selfish ambition, similarly, is condemned as it prioritizes personal gain over communal well-being, contrary to the teachings of Christ who emphasized servanthood (<a href="/mark/10-43.htm">Mark 10:43-45</a>). Historically, these traits were prevalent in the Greco-Roman world, where social status and personal advancement were highly valued. The early church, as depicted in the New Testament, often struggled with these issues, as seen in the disputes among the disciples (<a href="/luke/22-24.htm">Luke 22:24</a>) and the divisions in the Corinthian church (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10-12</a>).<p><b>there will be disorder</b><br>Disorder is a state of chaos and confusion, which is contrary to the order and peace that God desires for His creation. In the biblical narrative, God is portrayed as a God of order, as seen in the creation account (Genesis 1). The presence of disorder is often a sign of rebellion against God's will, as seen in the Tower of Babel (<a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a>). In the New Testament, Paul emphasizes that God is not a God of disorder but of peace (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a>). The early church was encouraged to maintain order and unity, reflecting the harmonious nature of the body of Christ (<a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3-6</a>).<p><b>and every evil practice</b><br>The phrase "every evil practice" encompasses a wide range of sinful behaviors that stem from jealousy and selfish ambition. In biblical terms, evil practices are those actions that go against God's commandments and the teachings of Jesus. The Old Testament prophets frequently condemned the evil practices of Israel, calling them to repentance (<a href="/isaiah/1-16.htm">Isaiah 1:16-17</a>). In the New Testament, Paul lists the works of the flesh, which include enmity, strife, jealousy, and fits of anger (<a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a>). These practices are seen as contrary to the fruit of the Spirit and the life of holiness that believers are called to pursue. The presence of such practices indicates a departure from the path of righteousness and a need for repentance and transformation through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a></b><br>The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early Jerusalem church. He writes with authority and pastoral concern for the moral and spiritual conduct of believers.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/early_christian_communities.htm">Early Christian Communities</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, likely Jewish Christians scattered outside of Palestine, facing trials and temptations that challenge their faith and unity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a></b><br>The broader context of the letter addresses the behavior and attitudes within the Christian community, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and righteous living.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_root_of_disorder.htm">The Root of Disorder</a></b><br>Jealousy and selfish ambition are not just personal issues but community disruptors. They lead to disorder and open the door to various evil practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_humility.htm">The Call to Humility</a></b><br>Believers are called to reject selfish ambition and embrace humility, fostering peace and unity within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart.htm">Guarding the Heart</a></b><br>Vigilance is necessary to guard against jealousy and ambition, which can subtly infiltrate our hearts and minds, leading us away from God's wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuing_godly_wisdom.htm">Pursuing Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>True wisdom from above is pure, peace-loving, considerate, and full of mercy. This contrasts sharply with the earthly wisdom characterized by envy and selfishness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_impact.htm">Community Impact</a></b><br>Our attitudes and actions have a profound impact on the church community. Striving for personal gain at the expense of others leads to division, while selflessness builds up the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_division,_unity.htm">What does the Bible say about division and unity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_envy_impact_peace_and_ties.htm">How does envy affect your peace and relationships?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_distinguishes_envy_from_jealousy.htm">What distinguishes envy from jealousy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_chabad-lubavitch_movement.htm">What distinguishes envy from jealousy?</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>(16) <span class= "bld">For where envying and strife is, there is confusion.</span>--Where emulation, zeal, and rivalry exist, there also are sedition, anarchy, restless disturbance, and every villainous act. The whole state is evil, and utterly contrary to the rule of the Gospel--<p>"For words and names let angry zealots fight:<p>Whose life is in the wrong can ne'er be right."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16</span> substantiates the assertion just made in ver. 15. Render, as in ver. 14, <span class="accented">jealousy and faction.</span> <span class="greek">&#x1f08;&#x3ba;&#x3b1;&#x3c4;&#x3b1;&#x3c3;&#x3c4;&#x3b1;&#x3c3;&#x1f77;&#x3b1;</span>: confusion, of which God is not the author (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/james/3-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">&#947;&#8048;&#961;</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">where</span><br /><span class="grk">&#8005;&#960;&#959;&#965;</span> <span class="translit">(hopou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3699.htm">Strong's 3699: </a> </span><span class="str2">Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">jealousy</span><br /><span class="grk">&#950;&#8134;&#955;&#959;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(z&#275;los)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> </span><span class="str2">From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. 'zeal' (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">&#954;&#945;&#8054;</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">selfish ambition [exist],</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#961;&#953;&#952;&#949;&#943;&#945;</span> <span class="translit">(eritheia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2052.htm">Strong's 2052: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps as the same as erethizo; properly, intrigue, i.e. faction.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there [ will be ]</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#954;&#949;&#8150;</span> <span class="translit">(ekei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">disorder</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7936;&#954;&#945;&#964;&#945;&#963;&#964;&#945;&#963;&#943;&#945;</span> <span class="translit">(akatastasia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_181.htm">Strong's 181: </a> </span><span class="str2">From akatastatos; instability, i.e. Disorder.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">&#954;&#945;&#8054;</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">every</span><br /><span class="grk">&#960;&#8118;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(pan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil</span><br /><span class="grk">&#966;&#945;&#8166;&#955;&#959;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(phaulon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Worthless, wicked, base. Apparently a primary word; 'foul' or 'flawy', i.e. wicked.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">practice.</span><br /><span class="grk">&#960;&#961;&#8118;&#947;&#956;&#945;</span> <span class="translit">(pragma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4229.htm">Strong's 4229: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thing done, a deed, action; a matter, an affair. From prasso; a deed; by implication, an affair; by extension, an object.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/james/3-16.htm">NT Letters: James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition (Ja Jas. 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