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James 3:15

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:15 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

James 3:15 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. sensual: or, natural" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

James 3:15 — KJV

This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. sensual: or, natural

James 3:15 (KJV)

James 3:15 in Context — About the Book of James

James, the Lord's brother, writes the New Testament's wisdom book — blunt, practical, allergic to empty religion. Ask God for wisdom and He gives generously; faith without works is dead; the tongue is a fire; and the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Wisdom for the askingFaith that worksTaming the tonguePatience in trialsPowerful prayer
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Cross-References for James 3:15

No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies. coral: or, Ramoth

Shares key themes with James 3:15: wisdom, above

He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

Shares key themes with James 3:15: above, earthly

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. partiality: or, wrangling

Shares key themes with James 3:15: wisdom, above

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey