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James 3:12-14
New King James Version
James 3:12-14
New King James Version
12 Can a (A)fig tree, my brethren, bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? [a]Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh.
Heavenly Versus Demonic Wisdom
13 (B)Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have (C)bitter envy and [b]self-seeking in your hearts, (D)do not boast and lie against the truth.
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- James 3:12 NU Neither can a salty spring produce fresh water.
- James 3:14 selfish ambition
James 3:12-14
New International Version
James 3:12-14
New International Version
12 My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs?(A) Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
Two Kinds of Wisdom
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it(B) by their good life, by deeds(C) done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition(D) in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.(E)
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