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James 3

James 3:13 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Who
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
c is a wise man
sophos (Greek #4680)
wise (in a most general application)
KJV usage: wise. Compare 5429.
Pronounce: sof-os'
Origin: akin to σαφής (clear)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
endued with knowledge
epistemon (Greek #1990)
intelligent
KJV usage: endued with knowledge.
Pronounce: ep-ee-stay'-mone
Origin: from 1987
among
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
? let him show
deiknuo (Greek #1166)
to show (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: shew.
Pronounce: dike-noo'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning
out of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
a good
kalos (Greek #2570)
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from 18, which is properly intrinsic)
KJV usage: X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
Pronounce: kal-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
conversation
anastrophe (Greek #391)
behavior
KJV usage: conversation.
Pronounce: an-as-trof-ay'
Origin: from 390
d his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
works
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ergon (Greek #2041)
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
KJV usage: deed, doing, labour, work.
Pronounce: er'-gon
Origin: from a primary (but obsolete) ἔργω (to work)
with
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
meekness
prautes (Greek #4240)
mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility
KJV usage: meekness.
Pronounce: prah-oo'-tace
Origin: from 4239
of wisdom
sophia (Greek #4678)
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
KJV usage: wisdom.
Pronounce: sof-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4680
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Psa. 107:43•  (Psa. 107:43)
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Phil. 1:27• 27Only conduct yourselves worthily of the gospel of Christ; that, whether coming and seeing you or absent, I may hear of your concerns, that ye stand in one spirit, with one soul striving together with the faith of the gospel; (Phil. 1:27)

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James 3:1• 1Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive greater judgment. (James 3:1)
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Psa. 107:43•  (Psa. 107:43)
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Eccl. 8:1,5•  (Eccl. 8:1,5)
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Jer. 9:12,23•  (Jer. 9:12,23)
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Matt. 7:24• 24Whoever therefore heareth these my words and doeth them, I will liken him to a prudent man which built his house upon the rock; (Matt. 7:24)
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1 Cor. 6:5• 5I speak to your shame. Thus, there is not among you one wise [man] who shall be able to decide among brethren! (1 Cor. 6:5)
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Gal. 6:4• 4But let each prove his own work, and then he will have his boast as to himself alone, and not as to the other; (Gal. 6:4)
endued.
2 Chron. 2:12‑13•  (2 Chron. 2:12‑13)
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Job 28:28•  (Job 28:28)
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Isa. 11:3•  (Isa. 11:3)
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Dan. 2:21•  (Dan. 2:21)
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James 2:18• 18But someone will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works. Show me thy faith apart from works, and out of my works I will show thee my faith. (James 2:18)
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Isa. 60:6•  (Isa. 60:6)
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2 Cor. 8:24• 24The showing forth then of your love and of our boasting for you show forth unto them in the face of the assemblies. (2 Cor. 8:24)
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1 Peter 2:9• 9But ye [are] a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set out the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness unto his marvellous light; (1 Peter 2:9)
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Phil. 1:27• 27Only conduct yourselves worthily of the gospel of Christ; that, whether coming and seeing you or absent, I may hear of your concerns, that ye stand in one spirit, with one soul striving together with the faith of the gospel; (Phil. 1:27)
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1 Tim. 4:12• 12Let none despise thy youth, but be a pattern of the faithful in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. (1 Tim. 4:12)
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Heb. 13:5• 5Free from love of money [be] your course of life, satisfied with present things, for he hath said, I will not leave thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee: (Heb. 13:5)
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1 Peter 2:12• 12having your behaviour comely among the Gentiles; that in what they speak against you as evil-doers, they, as observing, may from your comely works glorify God in [the] day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:12)
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1 Peter 3:1‑2,16• 1Likewise, ye wives, [be] subject to your own husbands, that even if any are disobedient to the word, they may be gained without word through the behaviour of the wives,
 2having beheld your chaste behaviour in fear;
 16having a good conscience, that in what they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed that revile your good behaviour in Christ. (1 Peter 3:1‑2,16)
with meekness.
James 3:17• 17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, uncontentious, impartial. (James 3:17)
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James 1:21• 21Wherefore, having laid aside every sort of filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21)
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Num. 12:3•  (Num. 12:3)
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Psa. 25:9•  (Psa. 25:9)
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Psa. 45:4•  (Psa. 45:4)
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Psa. 149:4•  (Psa. 149:4)
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Isa. 11:4•  (Isa. 11:4)
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Isa. 29:19•  (Isa. 29:19)
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Isa. 61:1•  (Isa. 61:1)
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Zeph. 2:3•  (Zeph. 2:3)
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Matt. 5:5• 5Blessed the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. (Matt. 5:5)
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Matt. 11:29• 29{i}Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest to your souls;{/i} (Matt. 11:29)
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Matt. 21:5• 5{i}Say to the daughter of Zion, Behold thy King cometh to thee, meek, and mounted upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.{/i} (Matt. 21:5)
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2 Cor. 10:1• 1But I myself Paul entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of the Christ, [I] who face to face [am] mean among you but absent am bold toward you( (2 Cor. 10:1)
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Gal. 5:23• 23against such things there is no law. (Gal. 5:23)
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Gal. 6:1• 1Brethren, if a man be even taken in some offence, do ye, the spiritual ones, restore such an one in a spirit of meekness, looking to thyself lest thou also be tempted. (Gal. 6:1)
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Eph. 4:2• 2with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love, (Eph. 4:2)
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Col. 3:12• 12Put on therefore, as elect of God, holy [and] beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, long-suffering; (Col. 3:12)
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1 Tim. 6:11• 11But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit. (1 Tim. 6:11)
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2 Tim. 2:25• 25in meekness instructing those that oppose, if haply God may give them repentance unto acknowledgment of truth, (2 Tim. 2:25)
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Titus 3:2• 2to speak evil of no one, to be uncontentious, gentle, showing all meekness toward all men. (Titus 3:2)
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1 Peter 3:4,15• 4but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible of the meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God very precious.
 15but sanctify the Christ as Lord in your hearts, ready always for answer to everyone that asketh you a reason for the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear, (1 Peter 3:4,15)
• The wise man, with understanding of the mind of God, shows that he is such, not by boastful words, nor necessarily by any words, but by good conduct and works carried out in meekness which is the outcome of true wisdom. (“The Evil of the Flesh: James 3-4” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Who is wise and understanding among you; let him shew out of a good conversationd his works in meekness of wisdom;

JND Translation Notes

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Or "conduct," "manner of life," as 1 Tim. 4.12.

W. Kelly Translation

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Whoa [is] wise and understanding among you? Let him show out of his good conduct his works in meekness of wisdom.

WK Translation Notes

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It is the opening of a new paragraph which continues to the end of this chapter, and passes indeed into the following one by way of contrast.