James 3:17

American Standard Version

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.

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James 3:17 in other translations

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.

James 3:17 · World English Bible

James 3:17 in context

  1. 15This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
  2. 16For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed.
  3. 17But 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.
  4. 18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.

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