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James 3

James 3:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
the fruit
karpos (Greek #2590)
fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
KJV usage: fruit.
Pronounce: kar-pos'
Origin: probably from the base of 726
n of righteousness
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
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
is sown
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
in
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)
peace
eirene (Greek #1515)
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
KJV usage: one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
Pronounce: i-ray'-nay
Origin: probably from a primary verb εἴρω (to join)
of them
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
that make
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
peace
eirene (Greek #1515)
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
KJV usage: one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
Pronounce: i-ray'-nay
Origin: probably from a primary verb εἴρω (to join)
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Heb. 12:11• 11But no chastening at the time seems to be matter of joy, but of grief; but afterwards yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those exercised by it. (Heb. 12:11)

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Peace,
Righteousness

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the fruit.
James 1:20• 20for man's wrath does not work God's righteousness. (James 1:20)
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Prov. 11:18,28,30• 18The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
 28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
 30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls. (Prov. 11:18,28,30)
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Isa. 32:16‑17• 16And judgment shall inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness dwell in the fruitful field.
 17And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever. (Isa. 32:16‑17)
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Hos. 10:12• 12Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek Jehovah, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. (Hos. 10:12)
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Matt. 5:9• 9Blessed the peace-makers, for *they* shall be called sons of God. (Matt. 5:9)
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John 4:36• 36He that reaps receives wages and gathers fruit unto life eternal, that both he that sows and he that reaps may rejoice together. (John 4:36)
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Phil. 1:11• 11being complete as regards the fruit of righteousness, which is by Jesus Christ, to God's glory and praise. (Phil. 1:11)
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Heb. 12:11• 11But no chastening at the time seems to be matter of joy, but of grief; but afterwards yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those exercised by it. (Heb. 12:11)
make.
Matt. 5:9• 9Blessed the peace-makers, for *they* shall be called sons of God. (Matt. 5:9)
• The one marked by this wisdom will make peace and, in the peaceful condition that is made, will reap the fruits of righteousness. (“The Evil of the Flesh: James 3-4” by H. Smith)
• It is never marked by the pugnacious spirit....Those who are making peace are faithfully sowing that which will make for a harvest of the fruit of righteousness. Peace and righteousness are not disconnected, and much less antagonistic, in Christianity. Rather they go hand in hand. (“James 3” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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18
But the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown for them that make peace.

W. Kelly Translation

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18
And righteousness’ fruit in peace is being sowna for those that make peace.

WK Translation Notes

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The question in verse 18 is whether "in peace" should not be connected with "fruit of righteousness" rather than with "sown" as in the KJV and RV.