James 3:16

For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 3:16

BSB

For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.

AKJV

For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

CPDV

For wherever envy and contention is, there too is inconstancy and every depraved work.

ERV

For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed.

NHEB

For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.

SMT

For where envy and intrigue, there confusion and every bad deed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 3:16

ForG1063Conjunction whereG3699 envyingG2205Noun andG2532Conjunction strifeG2052Noun FeminineisthereG1563AdverbisconfusionG181Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction everyG3956Adjective evilG5337Adjective workG4229Noun Neuter

Commentary for James 3:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of James 3:16

Summary

Envy breeds chaos and disorder

Event

Envy and strife consequences

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD