James 3:18

James · New Testament · Chapter 3

“And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.”James 3:18

What Does James 3:18 Mean?

James 3:18 is found in the book of James, chapter 3, verse 18 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Peace (Shalom).

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to James 3:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”Hosea 10:12“Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.”Proverbs 17:27“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”Galatians 6:8“For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.”Philippians 1:11“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”Isaiah 32:16“Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.”Proverbs 11:30“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.”Proverbs 11:18“The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.”John 4:36“And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.”Hebrews 12:11“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.”John 15:16“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”James 1:20“For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”Proverbs 6:19“A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.”Proverbs 11:28“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”Amos 6:12“Shall horses run upon the rock? will one plow there with oxen? for ye have turned judgment into gall, and the fruit of righteousness into hemlock:”1 Thessalonians 5:13“And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.”Psalms 119:73“Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.”Psalms 122:7“Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.”Zechariah 8:12“For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.”Mark 4:26“And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;”

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