James 3:18

But the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace to those who are making peace.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

In Context

17But the wisdom which is from above is indeed first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily persuaded, full of mercy and of good works, free from partiality and hypocrisy.

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Cross References

John 4:36already. He that reapeth receiveth reward, and gathereth fruit unto eternal life; in order that both the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.

Philippians 1:11being filled with the fruit of righteousness, through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

James 1:20for the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God.

Matthew Henry on James 3:14-18

Properties of Wisdom. ( a. d. 61.) 13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be… Read the whole commentary →

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