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James 3:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Think you're wise and knowledgeable? Then prove it through how you live your life, let your actions be humble and show real wisdom, not just talk.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Real wisdom isn't about what you know, it's about how you show it through humble actions.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of James was written by James, the brother of Jesus, to early Jewish Christians scattered across the Roman Empire who were facing persecution and internal conflicts. In this verse, James is contrasting true wisdom from God with worldly wisdom, emphasizing that genuine insight should be proven through one's conduct in a community where false teachers were promoting selfish ambitions. He calls for believers to exhibit their wisdom humbly, as a way to maintain unity and godliness amid societal pressures.

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