unfoldingWord_en_tn/jas/03/15.md

## This is not ##

<b>This is not<b>- This refers to the unwise envy and selfish ambition described in the previous verses.

## comes down from above ##

"comes down from God" or "comes down from Heaven"

## is earthly  ##

<b>is earthly <b>- The word "earthly" refers to the values and behaviors of the people who do not honor God. Alternate translation: "not honoring to God." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## unspiritual  ##

<b>unspiritual <b>- "not from the Holy Spirit" or "not spiritual"

## demonic ##

"but is from demons"

## For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist ##

"For wherever there are people who only care about themselves and not others"

## there is confusion ##

"There is disorder" or "there is chaos"

## every vile practice ##

"every kind of sinful behavior" or "every kind of wicked deed"

## is first pure ##

"is first holy"

## then peace-loving ##

"then peaceful"

## warm-hearted ##

"kind" or "thoughtful"

## and good fruit ##

This is a comparison of good fruit is liken to one who does good works. Alternated translation: "good works." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## sincere ##

"honest" or "truthful"

## And the fruit of righteousness is planted in peace for those who make peace. ##

This metaphor compares peace and righteousness in our lives to planting and harvesting crops. Alternate Translation: "Those who live in peace are doing what God says is right."