James 3:18
New International Version
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

New Living Translation
And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

English Standard Version
And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Berean Standard Bible
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

Berean Literal Bible
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those making peace.

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

New King James Version
Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

New American Standard Bible
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

NASB 1995
And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

NASB 1977
And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Amplified Bible
And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals].

Christian Standard Bible
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.

American Standard Version
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.

Contemporary English Version
When peacemakers plant seeds of peace, they will harvest justice.

English Revised Version
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A harvest that has God's approval comes from the peace planted by peacemakers.

Good News Translation
And goodness is the harvest that is produced from the seeds the peacemakers plant in peace.

International Standard Version
And a harvest of righteousness is grown from the seed of peace planted by peacemakers.

Majority Standard Bible
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

NET Bible
And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace.

New Heart English Bible
Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by them that make peace.

Weymouth New Testament
And peace, for those who strive for peace, is the seed of which the harvest is righteousness.

World English Bible
Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown to those making peace.

Berean Literal Bible
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those making peace.

Young's Literal Translation
and the fruit of the righteousness in peace is sown to those making peace.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the fruit of justice is sown in peace by those making peace.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the fruit of justice is sown in peace, to them that make peace.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so the fruit of justice is sown in peace by those who make peace.

New American Bible
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace.

New Revised Standard Version
And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by the peacemakers.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But the fruits of righteousness are sown in peace by those who make peace.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And those who cultivate peace, sow for themselves a harvest of righteousness in peace.

Godbey New Testament
But the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace to those who are making peace.

Haweis New Testament
But the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown for those who are peacemakers.

Mace New Testament
they who cultivate peace, enjoy the reward of their virtue.

Weymouth New Testament
And peace, for those who strive for peace, is the seed of which the harvest is righteousness.

Worrell New Testament
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those making peace.

Worsley New Testament
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those that promote peace.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Wisdom from Above
17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

Cross References
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

Proverbs 11:18
The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

Isaiah 32:17
The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

Philippians 1:11
filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Romans 14:17-19
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. / For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. / So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Hosea 10:12
Sow for yourselves righteousness and reap the fruit of loving devotion; break up your unplowed ground. For it is time to seek the LORD until He comes and sends righteousness upon you like rain.

1 Peter 3:11
He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 85:10
Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.

Colossians 1:10
so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Proverbs 3:17
All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

2 Corinthians 9:10
Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.

Amos 6:12
“Do horses gallop on the cliffs? Does one plow the sea with oxen? But you have turned justice into poison and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood—

Matthew 13:23
But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”


Treasury of Scripture

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

the fruit.

James 1:20
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Proverbs 11:18,28,30
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward…

Isaiah 32:16,17
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field…

make.

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

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James 3
1. We are not rashly or arrogantly to reprove others;
5. but rather to bridle the tongue, a little member,
9. but a powerful instrument of much good, and great harm.
13. The truly wise are mild and peaceable, without envy and strife.














Peacemakers
The term "peacemakers" is derived from the Greek word "εἰρηνοποιοί" (eirēnopoioi), which combines "εἰρήνη" (eirēnē), meaning peace, and "ποιέω" (poieō), meaning to make or do. In the biblical context, peacemakers are not merely those who avoid conflict but are actively engaged in creating peace. This aligns with the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:9, where Jesus blesses the peacemakers, calling them "sons of God." Historically, peacemakers were seen as those who brought reconciliation and harmony, reflecting God's nature as the ultimate peacemaker through Christ.

who sow in peace
The imagery of sowing in peace suggests a deliberate and intentional act of planting seeds that will grow into something greater. The Greek word "σπείρω" (speirō) for "sow" implies an ongoing action, indicating that peacemaking is a continuous effort. The phrase "in peace" emphasizes the environment and manner in which these actions are taken. In the agricultural society of biblical times, sowing was a critical task that required patience and faith, trusting that the seeds would eventually yield a harvest. Spiritually, sowing in peace involves living out the principles of peace in one's daily interactions, fostering an atmosphere where righteousness can flourish.

reap the fruit of righteousness
The concept of reaping is tied to the Greek word "θερίζω" (therizō), which means to harvest or gather. This suggests a future reward or outcome resulting from the peacemakers' efforts. The "fruit of righteousness" is a metaphorical expression indicating the tangible results of living a life aligned with God's will. In the Hebrew mindset, righteousness (צְדָקָה, tzedakah) encompasses justice, ethical behavior, and right relationships with God and others. The fruit, therefore, represents the blessings and moral integrity that arise from a life dedicated to peace and righteousness. Historically, the harvest was a time of joy and celebration, symbolizing God's provision and faithfulness. In a spiritual sense, those who sow in peace can expect to experience the fullness of God's righteousness in their lives, both now and in the eternal kingdom.

(18) And the fruit of righteousness . . .--Better thus slightly altered: And fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by them that make peace. They "shall be called the children of God" (Matthew 5:9). Their fruit is hidden in the precious seed, but "the times of refreshing shall come," and the glorious plant bring forth her flower, and bear the golden fruit for the blessed ones to eat in the fadeless paradise of God. As "whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap" (Galatians 6:7)--here is a harvest laid up for the righteous to enjoy for ever; and (comp. Hebrews 12:11) God's chastening of the truly penitent yields with it a like promise afterwards of "the peaceable fruit of righteousness"--so, in the tender mercy of our Saviour, "they that sow in tears shall reap in joy" (Psalm 126:6). Thus, in some words which well might mark the close of one whose "quiet spirit slowly passeth by to some more perfect peace"--

"Peace comes at length, though life be full of pain;

Calm in the faith of Christ 1 lay me down;

Pain for His sake is peace, and loss is gain: . . .

Verse 18. - The fruit of righteousness; an expression taken from the Old Testament; e.g. Proverbs 11:30; Amos 6:12; and occurring also in Philippians 1:1]. Of them that make peace. Τοῖς ποιοῦσιν εἰρηνήν may be either

(1) "for them," or

(2) "by them that make peace.

This verse gives us St. James's version of the beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers (μακάριοι οἱ εἰρηοποιοί)" (Matthew 5:9). . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Peacemakers
εἰρήνην (eirēnēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

[who] sow
σπείρεται (speiretai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4687: To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

peace [ reap ]
εἰρήνῃ (eirēnē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

[the] fruit
καρπὸς (karpos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2590: Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.

of righteousness.
δικαιοσύνης (dikaiosynēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1343: From dikaios; equity; specially justification.


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