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James 3

Stg. 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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He. 12:11• 11Es verdad que ningún castigo al presente parece ser causa de gozo, sino de tristeza; mas después da fruto apacible de justicia á los que en él son ejercitados. (He. 12:11)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the fruit.
Stg. 1:20• 20Porque la ira del hombre no obra la justicia de Dios. (Stg. 1:20)
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Pr. 11:18,28,30• 18El impío hace obra falsa: Mas el que sembrare justicia, tendrá galardón firme.
 28El que confía en sus riquezas, caerá: Mas los justos reverdecerán como ramos.
 30El fruto del justo es árbol de vida: Y el que prende almas, es sabio. (Pr. 11:18,28,30)
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Is. 32:16‑17• 16Y habitará el juicio en el desierto, y en el campo labrado asentará la justicia.
 17Y el efecto de la justicia será paz; y la labor de justicia, reposo y seguridad para siempre. (Is. 32:16‑17)
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Os. 10:12• 12Sembrad para vosotros en justicia, segad para vosotros en misericordia; arad para vosotros barbecho: porque es el tiempo de buscar á Jehová, hasta que venga y os enseñe justicia. (Os. 10:12)
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Mt. 5:9• 9Bienaventurados los pacificadores: porque ellos serán llamados hijos de Dios. (Mt. 5:9)
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Jn. 4:36• 36Y el que siega, recibe salario, y allega fruto para vida eterna; para que el que siembra también goce, y el que siega. (Jn. 4:36)
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Fil. 1:11• 11Llenos de frutos de justicia, que son por Jesucristo, á gloria y loor de Dios. (Fil. 1:11)
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He. 12:11• 11Es verdad que ningún castigo al presente parece ser causa de gozo, sino de tristeza; mas después da fruto apacible de justicia á los que en él son ejercitados. (He. 12:11)
make.
Mt. 5:9• 9Bienaventurados los pacificadores: porque ellos serán llamados hijos de Dios. (Mt. 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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But the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown for them that make peace.

W. Kelly Translation

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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.