James 3:14-16
Names of God Bible
14 But if you are bitterly jealous and filled with self-centered ambition, don’t brag. Don’t say that you are wise when it isn’t true. 15 That kind of wisdom doesn’t come from above. It belongs to this world. It is self-centered and demonic. 16 Wherever there is jealousy and rivalry, there is disorder and every kind of evil.
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James 3:14-16
New King James Version
14 But if you have (A)bitter envy and [a]self-seeking in your hearts, (B)do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 (C)This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For (D)where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.
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- James 3:14 selfish ambition
James 3:14-16
English Standard Version
14 But if you have bitter (A)jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not (B)the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, (C)demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.
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