James 3:18

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

Modern
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
Traditional
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Literal
And the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown by those making peace.
Latin
Fructus autem justitiæ, in pace seminatur, facientibus pacem.

Original

Greek
English
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

Notes

James uses a farming image to highlight the benefits of living by wisdom from above. Those who sow in peace in relationships will reap a rich harvest of righteousness in those relationships (see Matthew 5:9).

Glossary

Letter of James Wisdom

Topics

Being Egotistical God's Peace Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Order Peace: Social Peace: The Fruit of Righteousness should be Sown In Peacemakers Righteousness: Fruits of Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To