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James 3:17 The Tongue and Wisdom

17 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.

Cross References for James 3:17

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your sto... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:10

Colossians 1:10 - And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in eve... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:10 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:10

Colossians 4:5 - Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Click to read the verse Colossians 4:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:5

James 1:17 - Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, ... Click to read the verse James 1:17 Click to read the verse James 1:17

1 Timothy 5:1 - Advice About Widows, Elders and Slaves Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:1

Hebrews 12:14 - Warning Against Refusing God Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; wi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:14

1 Peter 3:8 - Suffering for Doing Good Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:8 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:8

1 Peter 1:22 - Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for yo... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22

Romans 12:18 - If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Click to read the verse Romans 12:18 Click to read the verse Romans 12:18

Proverbs 30:5 - “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:5

Job 28:28 - And he said to man, ‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.’” Click to read the verse Job 28:28 Click to read the verse Job 28:28

Hebrews 12:11 - No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:11

John 1:14 - The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the ... Click to read the verse John 1:14 Click to read the verse John 1:14

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, wh... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8

James 4:8 - Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your he... Click to read the verse James 4:8 Click to read the verse James 4:8

John 1:47 - When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there ... Click to read the verse John 1:47 Click to read the verse John 1:47

1 Peter 2:18 - Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:18 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:18

Isaiah 40:11 - He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11

Ecclesiastes 2:26 - To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he giv... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:26 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:26

1 Thessalonians 2:7 - but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:7

1 Kings 3:9 - So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:9 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:9

Luke 21:15 - For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or co... Click to read the verse Luke 21:15 Click to read the verse Luke 21:15

1 Timothy 5:21 - I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instruct... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:21 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:21

Genesis 41:38-39 - So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” Click to read the verse Genesis 41:38-39 Click to read the verse Genesis 41:38-39

Luke 12:1 - Warnings and Encouragements Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that the... Click to read the verse Luke 12:1 Click to read the verse Luke 12:1

Isaiah 32:6 - For the fool speaks folly, his mind is busy with evil: He practices ungodliness and spreads err... Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:6

James 1:27 - Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and w... Click to read the verse James 1:27 Click to read the verse James 1:27

Exodus 23:3 - and do not show favoritism to a poor man in his lawsuit. Click to read the verse Exodus 23:3 Click to read the verse Exodus 23:3

Proverbs 2:6 - For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:6

Luke 12:1-2 - Warnings and Encouragements Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that the... Click to read the verse Luke 12:1-2 Click to read the verse Luke 12:1-2

1 Kings 3:12 - I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:12 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:12

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding faul... Click to read the verse James 1:5 Click to read the verse James 1:5

2 Corinthians 5:16 - So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:16 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:16

Exodus 36:2 - Then Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the Lord had given abi... Click to read the verse Exodus 36:2 Click to read the verse Exodus 36:2

1 Corinthians 12:8 - To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowl... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:8

1 Peter 2:1 - Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every k... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1

Titus 1:15 - To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is... Click to read the verse Titus 1:15 Click to read the verse Titus 1:15

1 Samuel 2:29 - Why do you scorn my sacrifice and offering that I prescribed for my dwelling? Why do you honor ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:29 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:29

Proverbs 24:23 - Further Sayings of the Wise These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging i... Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:23

1 Chronicles 22:9 - But you will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:9 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:9

John 3:3 - In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is ... Click to read the verse John 3:3 Click to read the verse John 3:3

James 3:13 - Two Kinds of Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, ... Click to read the verse James 3:13 Click to read the verse James 3:13

2 Corinthians 10:1 - Paul’s Defense of His Ministry By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Pau... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1

Matthew 22:16 - They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know you a... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16

Romans 12:9 - Love Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Click to read the verse Romans 12:9 Click to read the verse Romans 12:9

Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdo... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:16 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:16

Isaiah 9:6-7 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. A... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6-7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6-7

Matthew 5:7 - Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:7

1 Kings 3:28 - When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they s... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:28 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:28

Acts 9:36 - In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always... Click to read the verse Acts 9:36 Click to read the verse Acts 9:36

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 - Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

1 John 3:18 - Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18

Ecclesiastes 2:19 - And who knows whether he will be a wise man or a fool? Yet he will have control over all the wo... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:19 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:19

Colossians 1:9 - For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and aski... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9

1 Samuel 18:15 - When Saul saw how successful he was, he was afraid of him. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:15 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:15

1 Kings 12:13 - The king answered the people harshly. Rejecting the advice given him by the elders, Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:13 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:13

Luke 6:36 - Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Click to read the verse Luke 6:36 Click to read the verse Luke 6:36

James 3:15 - Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. Click to read the verse James 3:15 Click to read the verse James 3:15

Matthew 5:8 - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:8 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:8

1 Timothy 4:12 - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers i... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12

1 Chronicles 22:12 - May the Lord give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:12 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:12

1 Kings 4:29 - Solomon’s Wisdom God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:29 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:29

2 Chronicles 9:23 - All the kings of the earth sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his h... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:23 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:23

Daniel 1:17 - To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and lea... Click to read the verse Daniel 1:17 Click to read the verse Daniel 1:17

2 Timothy 2:24 - And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, n... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:24 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:24

2 Chronicles 1:11 - God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth, rich... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 1:11 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 1:11

Acts 11:24 - He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought... Click to read the verse Acts 11:24 Click to read the verse Acts 11:24

Isaiah 2:4 - He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat the... Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:4

James 2:1 - Favoritism Forbidden My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show fa... Click to read the verse James 2:1 Click to read the verse James 2:1

2 Timothy 2:7 - Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7

Ephesians 5:9 - (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:9

Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22-23 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22-23

Proverbs 16:21 - The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:21

Malachi 2:9 - “So I have caused you to be despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:9 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:9

2 Peter 3:15 - Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:15 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:15

Job 28:12 - “But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell? Click to read the verse Job 28:12 Click to read the verse Job 28:12

Job 28:23 - God understands the way to it and he alone knows where it dwells, Click to read the verse Job 28:23 Click to read the verse Job 28:23

Job 36:3 - I get my knowledge from afar; I will ascribe justice to my Maker. Click to read the verse Job 36:3 Click to read the verse Job 36:3

Malachi 3:3 - He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them lik... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:3 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:3

Titus 3:2 - to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. Click to read the verse Titus 3:2 Click to read the verse Titus 3:2

1 John 3:3 - Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:3 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:3

Philippians 1:11 - filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise ... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:11 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:11

1 Corinthians 2:6-7 - Wisdom From the Spirit We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:6-7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:6-7

1 Corinthians 4:21 - What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a whip, or in love and with a gentle spirit? Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:21 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:21

Matthew 15:12 - Then the disciples came to him and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when th... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:12 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:12

Isaiah 32:15-17 - till the Spirit is poured upon us from on high, and the desert becomes a fertile field, and the... Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:15-17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:15-17

Matthew 23:28 - In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are ful... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:28

James 2:4 - have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Click to read the verse James 2:4 Click to read the verse James 2:4

Romans 15:14 - Paul the Minister to the Gentiles I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are f... Click to read the verse Romans 15:14 Click to read the verse Romans 15:14

Isaiah 11:2-9 - The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2-9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2-9