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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.
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NKJV
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits,
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NASB
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable (willing to yield), full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.
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NIV
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere,
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Amp.
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). [It is willing to] yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is whole hearted and straight-forward, impartial and unfeigned (free from doubts, wavering, and insincerity).
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Wuest
But the wisdom which is from above is essentially pure, then peaceable, sweetly reasonable, satisfied with less than its due, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free from insincerity.
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Phps.
The wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, approachable, full of merciful thoughts and kindly actions, straight forward, with no hint of hypocrisy.
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Wms.
The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, free from doubts and insincerity.
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Writings on the Paidion Books Site
That Reference This Scripture

  1. Answers to Questions About Churchianity vs. the Church - Jim Baumgaertel/Neil Girrard
  2. Choose Wisely; Lords of Darkness - Neil Girrard
  3. Material Wisdom; Lords of Darkness - Neil Girrard
  4. Tolerance or Unity; Lords of Darkness - Neil Girrard
  5. Wolves: How to Spot a False Shepherd - Neil Girrard
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