Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh water.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
James 3:12 in context
James 3:9–15
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With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men who are made in the image of God.
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Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
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Does a spring send out from the same opening fresh and bitter water?
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Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh water.
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Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.
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But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and don’t lie against the truth.
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This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.
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