James 3:14

But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for James 3:14

BSB
But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
AKJV
But if you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
CPDV
But if you hold a bitter zeal, and if there is contention in your hearts, then do not boast and do not be liars against the truth.
ERV
But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth.
NHEB
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not boast and do not lie against the truth.
SMT
And if ye have bitter envy and intrigue in your heart, boast not, and lie not against the truth.

Commentary for James 3:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of James 3:14
Summary
Envious hearts contradict genuine wisdom
Event
False wisdom exposed
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching