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href="/bsb/james/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/james/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/james/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/james/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/james/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And <i>the</i> fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those making peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/james/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/james/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/james/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/james/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/james/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/james/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/james/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/james/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/james/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/james/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/james/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When peacemakers plant seeds of peace, they will harvest justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/james/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/james/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A harvest that has God's approval comes from the peace planted by peacemakers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/james/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And goodness is the harvest that is produced from the seeds the peacemakers plant in peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/james/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And a harvest of righteousness is grown from the seed of peace planted by peacemakers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/james/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/james/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/james/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/james/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by them that make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And peace, for those who strive for peace, is the seed of which the harvest is righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/james/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/james/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown to those making peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And <i>the</i> fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those making peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/james/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the fruit of the righteousness in peace is sown to those making peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/james/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the fruit of justice is sown in peace by those making peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/james/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the fruit of justice is sown in peace, to them that make peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/james/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so the fruit of justice is sown in peace by those who make peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/james/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/james/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/james/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by the peacemakers.<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 />But the fruits of righteousness are sown in peace by those who make peace. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/james/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And those who cultivate peace, sow for themselves a harvest of righteousness in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/james/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace to those who are making peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/james/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown for those who are peacemakers.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/james/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />they who cultivate peace, enjoy the reward of their virtue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And peace, for those who strive for peace, is the seed of which the harvest is righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/james/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And <i>the</i> fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those making peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/james/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those that promote peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/james/3-18.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=632" 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>…<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. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiousin (V-PPA-DMP) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do."></a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnēn (N-AFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">Peacemakers</a> <a href="/greek/4687.htm" title="4687: speiretai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.">who sow</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnē (N-DFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">peace</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">reap</a> <a href="/greek/2590.htm" title="2590: karpos (N-NMS) -- Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.">the fruit</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēs (N-GFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">of righteousness.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <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="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a></span><br />Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Proverbs 11:18</a></span><br />The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17</a></span><br />The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-11.htm">Philippians 1:11</a></span><br />filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Romans 14:17-19</a></span><br />For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. / For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. / So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/10-12.htm">Hosea 10:12</a></span><br />Sow for yourselves righteousness and reap the fruit of loving devotion; break up your unplowed ground. For it is time to seek the LORD until He comes and sends righteousness upon you like rain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">1 Peter 3:11</a></span><br />He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalm 85:10</a></span><br />Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Colossians 1:10</a></span><br />so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-17.htm">Proverbs 3:17</a></span><br />All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">2 Corinthians 9:10</a></span><br />Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/6-12.htm">Amos 6:12</a></span><br />“Do horses gallop on the cliffs? Does one plow the sea with oxen? But you have turned justice into poison and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Matthew 13:23</a></span><br />But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.</p><p class="hdg">the fruit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/1-20.htm">James 1:20</a></b></br> For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Proverbs 11:18,28,30</a></b></br> The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness <i>shall be</i> a sure reward… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/32-16.htm">Isaiah 32:16,17</a></b></br> Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field… </p><p class="hdg">make.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a></b></br> Blessed <i>are</i> the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/3-17.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/james/3-6.htm">Making</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Peacemakers</a> <a href="/james/1-21.htm">Planted</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-19.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-18.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Sow</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Strive</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/james/5-7.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/revelation/14-15.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/james/4-2.htm">Making</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Peacemakers</a> <a href="/revelation/10-2.htm">Planted</a> <a href="/james/5-15.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-22.htm">Sow</a> <a href="/genesis/47-23.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/genesis/6-3.htm">Strive</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 />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <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 ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/james/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Peacemakers</b><br>In the biblical context, peacemakers are those who actively seek to reconcile and bring harmony among individuals and communities. This concept is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, who in the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>) calls peacemakers "blessed" and "children of God." The role of a peacemaker is not passive but involves intentional efforts to resolve conflicts and promote peace, reflecting the character of Christ, who is the ultimate peacemaker between God and humanity (<a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-16</a>).<p><b>who sow in peace</b><br>The imagery of sowing in peace suggests a deliberate and ongoing effort to cultivate an environment of tranquility and goodwill. In agricultural terms, sowing requires patience and care, indicating that peacemaking is a process that takes time and dedication. This aligns with the biblical principle of reaping what one sows (<a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a>), emphasizing that actions rooted in peace will yield positive outcomes. The cultural context of the time, where agriculture was a central part of life, would make this metaphor particularly resonant with the original audience.<p><b>reap the fruit of righteousness</b><br>The concept of reaping the fruit of righteousness implies that the efforts of peacemakers will result in a harvest characterized by moral integrity and justice. Righteousness in the Bible often denotes a right relationship with God and others, and the "fruit" signifies the visible outcomes of living according to God's will. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of righteousness as a gift from God, achieved through faith (<a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a>) and manifested in actions (<a href="/philippians/1-11.htm">Philippians 1:11</a>). The historical context of James, addressing early Christian communities facing internal and external conflicts, underscores the importance of righteousness as a communal and individual pursuit.<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. His letter addresses practical Christian living and wisdom.<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 needing guidance on living out their faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/peacemakers.htm">Peacemakers</a></b><br>Individuals who actively pursue peace and reconciliation, embodying the teachings of Jesus on peace and love.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_peacemakers.htm">The Role of Peacemakers</a></b><br>Peacemakers are called to actively engage in creating harmony and resolving conflicts, reflecting the character of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sowing_and_reaping.htm">Sowing and Reaping</a></b><br>The principle of sowing and reaping is a spiritual law; what we invest in peace will yield a harvest of righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_as_a_fruit.htm">Righteousness as a Fruit</a></b><br>Righteousness is not just a status but a fruit that grows from a life committed to peace and godly wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_peacemaking.htm">Practical Peacemaking</a></b><br>In our daily interactions, we should strive to be agents of peace, whether in family, church, or community settings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_from_above.htm">Wisdom from Above</a></b><br>True wisdom, as described earlier in <a href="/bsb/james/3.htm">James 3</a>, is pure, peace-loving, and full of mercy, which aligns with the call to be peacemakers.<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/meaning_of_'leaven_of_the_pharisees'.htm">What is the fruit of righteousness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_sowing_and_reaping.htm">What does the Bible say about sowing and reaping?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_fruit_of_righteousness.htm">What is the fruit of righteousness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_world_transformation_movement.htm">What is the peaceable fruit of righteousness?</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>(18) <span class= "bld">And the fruit of righteousness . . .</span>--Better thus slightly altered: <span class= "ital">And fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by them that make peace.</span> They "shall be called the children of God" (<a href="/matthew/5-9.htm" title="Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.">Matthew 5:9</a>). Their fruit is hidden in the precious seed, but "the times of refreshing shall come," and the glorious plant bring forth her flower, and bear the golden fruit for the blessed ones to eat in the fadeless paradise of God. As "whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap" (<a href="/galatians/6-7.htm" title="Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap.">Galatians 6:7</a>)--here is a harvest laid up for the righteous to enjoy for ever; and (comp. <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm" title="Now no chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them which are exercised thereby.">Hebrews 12:11</a>) God's chastening of the truly penitent yields with it a like promise afterwards of "the peaceable fruit of righteousness"--so, in the tender mercy of our Saviour, "they that sow in tears shall reap in joy" (<a href="/psalms/126-6.htm" title="He that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.">Psalm 126:6</a>). Thus, in some words which well might mark the close of one whose "quiet spirit slowly passeth by to some more perfect peace"--<p>"Peace comes at length, though life be full of pain;<p>Calm in the faith of Christ 1 lay me down;<p>Pain for His sake is peace, and loss is gain: . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The fruit of righteousness</span>; an expression taken from the Old Testament; <span class="accented">e.g.</span> <a href="/proverbs/11-30.htm">Proverbs 11:30</a>; <a href="/amos/6-12.htm">Amos 6:12</a>; and occurring also in <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1</a>]. <span class="cmt_word">Of them that make peace.</span> <span class="greek">Τοῖς ποιοῦσιν εἰρηνήν</span> may be either <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> "<span class="accented">for</span> them," or <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> "by them that make peace. <p>This verse gives us St. James's version of the beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers (<span class="greek">μακάριοι οἱ εἰρηοποιοί</span>)" (<a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>). . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/james/3-18.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">Peacemakers</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰρήνην</span> <span class="translit">(eirēnēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[who] sow</span><br /><span class="grk">σπείρεται</span> <span class="translit">(speiretai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">peace [ reap ]</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰρήνῃ</span> <span class="translit">(eirēnē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] fruit</span><br /><span class="grk">καρπὸς</span> <span class="translit">(karpos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2590.htm">Strong's 2590: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of righteousness.</span><br /><span class="grk">δικαιοσύνης</span> <span class="translit">(dikaiosynēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dikaios; equity; specially justification.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/james/3-18.htm">NT Letters: James 3:18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown (Ja Jas. 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