James 3:18

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

Immediate Context

The preceding line reads “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” The titled verse reads “And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.” The following line reads “From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?” Together, these lines show how James 3:18 functions within its immediate canonical and literary sequence.

Reading the Verse

The verse belongs to an apostolic letter, where each statement contributes to an unfolding argument, exhortation, greeting, or explanation. Pronouns, connecting words, commands, and reasons should be read in relation to the sentences around them.

The sentence centres on “And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.” Every part of the study must remain accountable to that statement. The text should be allowed to set the subject, vocabulary, and limits of interpretation.

Biblical Significance

New Testament letters unite Christian belief with the life of the church. Accurate interpretation follows the author’s reasoning and preserves the stated teaching within the argument of its own letter.

Application

Readers should identify the assertion or exhortation made here, follow its connection to the surrounding argument, and respond in a manner consistent with that teaching. Precision protects both doctrine and practice.

Read in this setting, James 3:18 speaks through its own wording and context. Its claims, emphasis, and appropriate application all begin with the KJV text printed above.