James 3:15

In 9 translations

BSB

Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

KJV

This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

WEB

This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.

ASV

This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

LSV

this wisdom is not descending from above, but earthly, physical, demon-like,

YLT

this wisdom is not descending from above, but earthly, physical, demon-like,

DBY

This is not the wisdom which comes down from above, but earthly, natural, devilish.

DRC

For this is not wisdom, descending from above: but earthly, sensual, devilish.

GNV

This wisedome descendeth not from aboue, but is earthly, sensuall, and deuilish.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

οὐκ ἔστιν αὕτη ἡ σοφία ἄνωθεν κατερχομένη, ἀλλὰ ἐπίγειος, ψυχική, δαιμονιώδης·

RP2018

Οὐκ ἔστιν αὕτη ἡ σοφία ἄνωθεν κατερχομένη, ἀλλ’ ἐπίγειος, ψυχική, δαιμονιώδης.

TR-Boyd

Οὐκ ἔστιν αὕτη ἡ σοφία ἄνωθεν κατερχομένη, ἀλλ᾿ ἐπίγειος, ψυχική, δαιμονιώδης.

SCR1894

ουκ εστιν αυτη η σοφια ανωθεν κατερχομενη αλλ επιγειος ψυχικη δαιμονιωδης

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
• 1 Corinthians 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
• James 1:17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
• 1 Corinthians 2:14The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
• John 3:17For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
• Philippians 3:19Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
• 1 Timothy 4:1Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
• 2 Corinthians 11:13–15For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as…
• 2 Corinthians 1:12And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace…
• James 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
• Jude 1:19These are the ones who cause divisions, who are worldly and devoid of the Spirit.
• 1 Corinthians 1:19–20For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made…
• 1 Corinthians 3:3for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?
• Jeremiah 4:22“For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.”
• 1 Corinthians 2:6–7Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined…
• 2 Samuel 16:23Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.

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