James 3:16 Meaning
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Context Explained
14But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
15This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
16For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 2:6
This verse states that the Lord gives wisdom, connecting to the heavenly wisdom described in James.
Colossians 3:12
This verse encourages believers to clothe themselves with virtues that reflect heavenly wisdom.
James 1:5
This verse encourages asking God for wisdom, aligning with the theme of seeking heavenly wisdom.
Source: James 3:16