ISB ~ James 3 v13 - 18

These verses continue to address the teachers mentioned in 3:1. The teacher who claims to be wise but is controlled by “jealousy and selfish ambition” (3:14) is really a fool whose wisdom stems from the world (3:15). True wisdom transforms the mind and heart of the teacher and is manifest through a pure and peaceable life (3:17). It is a divine gift that comes down from the Father above (1:17). See note on Jas 1:5.