James 3:13

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.

Cross-reference

James 3:17 Parallel

In James 3:17, the same wisdom from above is described in detail: pure, peaceable, gentle, etc., providing the traits that accompany humility.

James 3:1 Parallel

In James 3:1, the warning about teachers sets the stage for the call to wise conduct—those who teach must demonstrate wisdom in their deeds.

James 2:18 Parallel

James 2:18 argues faith is shown by deeds — James 3:13 applies the same logic to wisdom: it must be demonstrated through actions.

James 1:21 Parallel

In James 1:21, humility is linked to accepting the word, echoing the meekness required for wisdom's deeds.

Numbers 12:3 presents Moses as the ultimate example of humility, illustrating the character that wisdom produces.

1 Peter 3:16 emphasizes good behavior in Christ and a clear conscience—parallels James's call for deeds done in humility.

1 Peter 3:15 calls for defending faith with gentleness — a specific humble deed James ties to wisdom.

1 Peter 3:4 Parallel

1 Peter 3:4 values a gentle, quiet spirit — the inner humility that James says wisdom produces.

1 Peter 3:2 Parallel

1 Peter 3:2 continues: 'when they see the purity and reverence of your lives'—directly parallels visible conduct from James.

1 Peter 2:12 calls for good lives so pagans see good deeds—strongly parallels James's emphasis on visible good deeds.

Titus 3:2 Parallel

Titus 3:2 lists gentle, peaceable conduct — the humble deeds that prove true wisdom, as James commands.

In 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul urges setting an example in speech and conduct—directly parallels showing wisdom through good deeds.

Ephesians 4:2 directly calls for humility and gentleness, exactly the demeanor that James says shows wisdom.

Galatians 6:1 instructs restoring a brother gently, which requires the humility James says wisdom produces.

Matthew 7:24 equates wisdom with doing — James 3:13 similarly insists wisdom is shown by deeds, not mere talk.

Zephaniah 2:3 calls the humble to seek righteousness and humility, directly paralleling the good life and meekness James requires.

Jeremiah 9:23 warns against boasting in wisdom — James echoes this by defining true wisdom as humble deeds, not self-reliance.

Job 28:28 Parallel

Job 28:28 defines wisdom as fearing God and shunning evil — James 3:13 ties wisdom to humble, righteous deeds, a direct parallel.

Abraham's willing deference to Lot shows the humble, peacemaking wisdom James describes.

Ezekiel 28:12 describes a figure full of wisdom who fell due to pride, illustrating James' point that true wisdom must be humble.

Judges 8:2 Allusion

Gideon's humble response to Ephraim's pride defuses conflict — an example of the humility James associates with wisdom.

Psalm 37:11 Parallel

Psalm 37:11 promises the meek inherit the earth — reinforcing James' link between meekness and true wisdom shown in conduct.

Colossians 4:5 instructs being wise in actions toward outsiders, mirroring James' emphasis on wisdom demonstrated in conduct.

Ephesians 5:15 directly commands living as wise, not unwise — a clear parallel to James' call to demonstrate wisdom through one's life.

Proverbs 10:8 contrasts the wise who receive commands with the foolish who fall — reinforcing James' call for wisdom expressed in obedient conduct.

Proverbs 14:8 says the prudent understand their way — directly aligning with James' claim that wisdom is shown in good conduct.

2 Corinthians 1:12 contrasts worldly wisdom with conduct in godly sincerity, reinforcing James' point that true wisdom is shown in humble deeds.

Romans 16:19 calls believers to be wise about what is good, directly echoing James' call to show wisdom through good deeds.

Proverbs 28:26 contrasts trusting one's own mind with walking in wisdom, echoing James' call for wisdom shown in humble deeds.

Romans 12:16 warns against being wise in your own sight, directly supporting James' emphasis on humility.

John 7:49 Contrast

John 7:49 shows the Pharisees' contempt for the ignorant crowd, exemplifying the proud 'wisdom' James condemns.

In Matthew 11:29, Jesus calls himself gentle and humble, exemplifying the humility that accompanies true wisdom in James.

Psalm 119:100 claims understanding comes from keeping God's precepts — mirroring James' idea that wisdom is demonstrated by good conduct.

Galatians 5:23 lists gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit, a virtue closely related to the humility from wisdom in James.

Matthew 5:5 Parallel

Matthew 5:5 blesses the meek, which parallels the humility that James says wisdom produces.

Deuteronomy 4:6 says obedience to God's laws demonstrates wisdom — similar to James's call to show wisdom by good deeds.

1 Peter 3:1 Parallel

1 Peter 3:1 describes winning others by behavior without words—parallels showing wisdom through deeds, not just words.

Psalm 25:9 Related theme

Psalm 25:9 promises that God guides the humble, reinforcing that humility leads to right living and wisdom.

Psalm 50:23 Parallel

Psalm 50:23 connects ordering one's conduct aright with God's salvation — echoing James' call to demonstrate wisdom through good conduct.

In Psalm 107:43, the wise are called to ponder God's deeds—the same connection between wisdom and observing/doing deeds that James 3:13 uses.

Psalm 119:34 prays for understanding to keep God's law wholeheartedly — paralleling James' pairing of understanding with obedient conduct.

In 1 Timothy 6:11, Paul urges Timothy to pursue gentleness, a key trait of the humility that accompanies wisdom in James.

Colossians 3:12 commands humility and gentleness as virtues to put on, echoing the wise behavior James describes.

Philippians 1:27 calls for conduct worthy of the gospel—matches James's theme of visible lifestyle reflecting inner character.

1 Corinthians 1:26 notes that few were wise by human standards, aligning with James' contrast between worldly and godly wisdom.

In 2 Corinthians 10:1, Paul appeals by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, which reflects the humility James ties to wisdom.

Psalm 119:66 Related theme

Psalm 119:66 asks for good judgment and knowledge — aligning with James' emphasis on wisdom and understanding shown in action.