James 3:14 - Forerunner Commentary

James 3:14

12 Can a ^afig tree, my brethren, bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs?¹ Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh.

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13 ^aWho is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.

14 But if you have ^abitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, ^bdo not boast and lie against the truth.

15 ^aThis wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.

16 For ^awhere envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.

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Definitions of words in James 3:14:

Against {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Boast {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Envy {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Have {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

In {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Truth {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Truth {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Lie {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

Other definition entries containing James 3:14:

Bitter; Bitterness {I.S.B.E.}
Emulation {I.S.B.E.}
Envy {I.S.B.E.}
Jealousy {I.S.B.E.}
Truth {I.S.B.E.}

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