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but to those who are (A)selfishly ambitious and (B)do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, wrath and anger.

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14 But if you have bitter (A)jealousy and [a]selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against (B)the truth. 15 This wisdom is not coming down (C)from above, but is (D)earthly, [b](E)natural, (F)demonic. 16 For where (G)jealousy and [c]selfish ambition exist, [d]there is disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom (H)from above is first (I)pure, then (J)peaceable, (K)considerate, submissive, (L)full of mercy and good fruits, (M)without doubting, without (N)hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness (O)is sown in peace [e]by those who make peace.

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Footnotes

  1. James 3:14 Or strife
  2. James 3:15 Or unspiritual
  3. James 3:16 v 14, note 1
  4. James 3:16 In that place
  5. James 3:18 Or for