James 3:15 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

That kind of wisdom doesn't come from above. It belongs to this world. It is self-centered and demonic.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

This wisdom is not from heaven, but is of the earth and the flesh and the Evil One.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

That is not the wisdom which comes down from above: it belongs to earth, to the unspiritual nature, and to evil spirits.

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

James 3:15 Cross References

XREF:

1 Corinthians 2:6 Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away;

1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness before God. For it is written, "He is THE ONE WHO CATCHES THE WISE IN THEIR CRAFTINESS";

2 Corinthians 1:12 For our proud confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you.

2 Thessalonians 2:9 that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders,

1 Timothy 4:1 But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,

James 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

Jude 1:19 These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly-minded, devoid of the Spirit.

Revelation 2:24 'But I say to you, the rest who are in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not known the deep things of Satan, as they call them-- I place no other burden on you. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

3:15 This wisdom descendeth not from above. Wisdom (not real wisdom, but false) which gives rise to envy and strife is not from heaven.
But [is] earthly, sensual, devilish. It is of the passions, of the devil, not of God.

WES:

3:15 This wisdom - Which is consistent with such zeal. Is earthly - Not heavenly; not from the Father of Lights. Animal - Not spiritual; not from the Spirit of God. Devilish - Not the gift of Christ, but such as Satan breathes into the soul.

MHC:

3:13-18 These verses show the difference between men's pretending to be wise, and their being really so. He who thinks well, or he who talks well, is not wise in the sense of the Scripture, if he does not live and act well. True wisdom may be know by the meekness of the spirit and temper. Those who live in malice, envy, and contention, live in confusion; and are liable to be provoked and hurried to any evil work. Such wisdom comes not down from above, but springs up from earthly principles, acts on earthly motives, and is intent on serving earthly purposes. Those who are lifted up with such wisdom, described by the apostle James, is near to the Christian love, described by the apostle Paul; and both are so described that every man may fully prove the reality of his attainments in them. It has no disguise or deceit. It cannot fall in with those managements the world counts wise, which are crafty and guileful; but it is sincere, and open, and steady, and uniform, and consistent with itself. May the purity, peace, gentleness, teachableness, and mercy shown in all our actions, and the fruits of righteousness abounding in our lives, prove that God has bestowed upon us this excellent gift.

CONC:

Belongs Demoniacal Demonic Demon-like Descendeth Descending Devil Devilish Earthly Evil Flesh Heaven Natural Nature Physical Sensual Spirits Unspiritual Wisdom

Belongs Demonic Descendeth Descending Devil Earth Earthly Evil Flesh Heaven Natural Nature Physical Sensual Spirits Unspiritual Wisdom

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