James 3:18

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Cross-reference

James 1:20 Contrast

James 1:20 states anger does not produce righteousness, contrasting with peace that sows righteousness here.

Proverbs 11:18 speaks of sowing righteousness for a sure reward, directly paralleling the harvest of righteousness sown in peace.

Proverbs 11:30 says the fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, a similar harvest metaphor to James' harvest of righteousness.

Hosea 10:12 Parallel

Hosea 10:12 uses the same sowing-righteousness metaphor, calling Israel to sow righteousness and reap steadfast love, echoing James’s harvest of righteousness sown by peacemakers.

Matthew 5:9 Parallel

Matthew 5:9 pronounces blessing on peacemakers — the same group James says sow a harvest of righteousness, linking peacemaking to divine approval.

Hebrews 12:11 also joins peace and righteousness — discipline yields 'peaceful fruit of righteousness', similar to James’s harvest sown in peace.

Philippians 1:11 also mentions 'fruit of righteousness' — but as coming through Christ, while James associates it with peacemaking efforts.

2 Corinthians 13:11 commands living in peace, promising God of peace. James describes the outcome: righteousness sown by such peacemakers.

1 Peter 3:11 urges seeking and pursuing peace - parallels James 3:18's peacemakers who sow righteousness.

Hebrews 12:14 commands pursuing peace and holiness - directly echoes James 3:18's peacemaking that yields righteousness.

1 Thessalonians 5:13 commands living in peace with one another - directly parallels James 3:18's link between peace and righteousness.

Philippians 4:2 urges Euodia and Syntyche to live in harmony - directly exemplifies the peacemaking that sows righteousness in James 3:18.

Galatians 6:8 contrasts sowing to flesh vs. Spirit. James specifies sowing in peace brings righteousness — a specific application of the metaphor.

Galatians 5:22 lists peace as fruit of the Spirit. James uses the same harvest image: peacemaking yields righteousness — Spirit's fruit in action.

Proverbs 6:19 lists stirring up conflict as an abomination — directly opposing the peacemaking that yields righteousness here.

Psalm 34:14 Parallel

Psalm 34:14 calls to seek and pursue peace — the same active peacemaking James says yields a harvest of righteousness.

1 Corinthians 14:33 declares God as God of peace. James ties that divine peace to the harvest of righteousness in human relationships.

Isaiah 32:16 again ties righteousness to peace, reinforcing the same connection as in James.

Ephesians 4:3 urges preserving unity in peace - directly echoes James 3:18's call for peacemakers who sow righteousness.

Genesis 13:8 shows Abram making peace to avoid strife — a narrative example of the peacemaking James says sows righteousness.

1 Corinthians 7:15 says God has called us to peace. James shows that peace actively produces righteousness — a practical outworking.