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15 This wisdom is not coming down[a] from-above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish-interest are, in-that-place there is disorder[b] and every bad thing[c]. 17 But the wisdom from-above is first pure, then peaceful, kind, yielding[d], full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, sincere.

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  1. James 3:15 The source of the wisdom in your heart will be known by the actions it produces in you and in your listeners.
  2. James 3:16 Or, instability, confusion, disturbance.
  3. James 3:16 Or, evil matter, deed, work.
  4. James 3:17 Or, compliant, ready to obey, reasonable.

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