James 3:15

The Wisdom from Above · James 3:13–18
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Translations

Modern
Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
Traditional
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
Literal
This is not the wisdom coming down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
Latin
…non est enim ista sapientia desursum descendens: sed terrena, animalis, diabolica.

Original

Greek
English
Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

Notes

Earthly wisdom is not part of God's good creation. It is the opposite of heavenly wisdom because it leaves out God. It is unspiritual because it does not acknowledge or respond to God's Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:14; Jude 1:19). It is demonic because it comes from the devil, who is the ultimate source of this wisdom that destroys (James 3:6; 4:6; 1 Timothy 4:1).

Glossary

Letter of James Natural Man Wisdom

Topics

Being Selfish Negative Thinking Righteousness: Fruits of Strife: General Scriptures Concerning