James 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 3:17 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and goo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 3:17 — KJV
“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”
— James 3:17 (KJV)
James 3:17 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.
Cross-References for James 3:17
“Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.”
Shares key themes with James 3:17: then, full, good
“And if thou offer a meat offering of thy firstfruits unto the LORD, thou shalt offer for the meat offering of thy firstfruits green ears of corn dried by the fire, even corn beaten out of full ears.”
Shares key themes with James 3:17: first, full, fruits
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: sheaf: or, handful: Heb. omer”
Shares key themes with James 3:17: first, then, fruits
“When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.”
Shares key themes with James 3:17: then, full, good
“And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat. the husk...: or, his scrip, or, garment”
Shares key themes with James 3:17: first, full, fruits
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