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James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

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ASV

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

KJV

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

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17 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ΤίςTisWhoG5101 →
σοφὸςsophos[is] wiseG4680 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ἐπιστήμωνepistēmōnunderstandingG1990 →
ἐνenamongG1722 →
ὑμῖν;huminyou?G4771 →
δειξάτωdeixatōhe should showG1166 →
ἐκekout ofG1537 →
τῆςtēstheG3588 →
καλῆςkalēsgoodG2570 →
ἀναστροφῆςanastrophēsconductG391 →
τὰtatheG3588 →
ἔργαergaworksG2041 →
αὐτοῦautouof himG846 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
πραΰτητιprautēti[the] humilityG4236 →
σοφίας.sophiasof wisdom.G4678 →

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Galatians 5:23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Ephesians 5:15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.1 Peter 1:15But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,Colossians 3:12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.Psalms 37:11But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.Titus 3:2to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.Psalms 50:23He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.”Philippians 1:27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,2 Timothy 2:25He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.1 Peter 3:15–16But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.Ecclesiastes 8:1Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.James 2:18But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.James 1:21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

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