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Berean Standard Bible

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

James 3:16

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James contrasts earthly wisdom, driven by envy and selfish ambition, with wisdom from above. He describes where earthly wisdom leads.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For where envy is, and the desire to get the better of others, there is no order, but every sort of evil-doing.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for where zeal and rivalry are, there is insurrection and every evil matter;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque donde hay envidia y contención, allí hay perturbación y toda obra perversa.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

porque donde hay envidias y rivalidades, también hay confusión y todo tipo de maldad.

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