James 3:13
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
WhoΤίς
(tis)
5101: who? which? what?an interrog. pronoun related to tis
amongἐν
(en)
1722: in, on, at, by, witha prim. preposition denoting position and by impl. instrumentality
you is wiseσοφὸς
(sophos)
4680: skilled, wisea prim. word
and understanding?ἐπιστήμων
(epistēmōn)
1990: knowing, skilledfrom epistamai
Let him showδειξάτω
(deixatō)
1166: to showfrom a prim. root deik-
by his goodκαλῆς
(kalēs)
2570: beautiful, gooda prim. word
behaviorἀναστροφῆς
(anastrophēs)
391: behavior, conductfrom anastrephó
his deedsἔργα
(erga)
2041: workfrom a prim. verb erdó (to do)
in the gentlenessπραΰτητι
(prautēti)
4240: gentlenessfrom praus
of wisdom.σοφίας
(sophias)
4678: skill, wisdomfrom sophos


















KJV Lexicon
τις  interrogative pronoun - nominative singular masculine
tis  tis:  an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) -- every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, -with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
σοφος  adjective - nominative singular masculine
sophos  sof-os':  wise (in a most general application) -- wise.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
επιστημων  adjective - nominative singular masculine
epistemon  ep-ee-stay'-mone:  intelligent -- endued with knowledge.
εν  preposition
en  en:  in, at, (up-)on, by, etc.
υμιν  personal pronoun - second person dative plural
humin  hoo-min':  to (with or by) you -- ye, you, your(-selves).
δειξατω  verb - aorist active middle - third person singular
deiknuo  dike-noo'-o:  to show -- shew.
εκ  preposition
ek  ek:  a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
καλης  adjective - genitive singular feminine
kalos  kal-os':  better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
αναστροφης  noun - genitive singular feminine
anastrophe  an-as-trof-ay':  behavior -- conversation.
τα  definite article - accusative plural neuter
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
εργα  noun - accusative plural neuter
ergon  er'-gon:  toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act -- deed, doing, labour, work.
αυτου  personal pronoun - genitive singular masculine
autos  ow-tos':  the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
εν  preposition
en  en:  in, at, (up-)on, by, etc.
πραυτητι  noun - dative singular feminine
prautes  prah-oo'-tace:  mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility -- meekness.
σοφιας  noun - genitive singular feminine
sophia  sof-ee'-ah:  wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual) -- wisdom.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

King James Bible
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom's gentleness.

International Standard Version
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.

NET Bible
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Who of you is wise and instructed? Let him show his works in a beautiful way of life in the wisdom of meekness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Do any of you have wisdom and insight? Show this by living the right way with the humility that comes from wisdom.

King James 2000 Bible
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him show out of a good life his works with meekness of wisdom.
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