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James 3:17

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But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

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Before

16For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

After

18Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

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