First pure (πρωτον μεν αγνη). First in rank and time. Hαγνος is from the same root as αγιος (holy), old adjective, pure from fault…

But the wisdom that is from above. (See Barnes' Notes on 1 Corinthians 2:6).

The wisdom which has a heavenly origin, or…

But the wisdom that is from above . . .—In contrast, in sweetest contrast to all this repulsive foulness and riot, the true wi…

In contrast to the denial of v.15, James turns to a description of “the wisdom that comes from heaven.” Its basic characteristic is “pure” (GK 54).…

But the wisdom which is from above. He now mentions the effects of celestial wisdom, which are entirely contrary to the former effects. Fi…

But the wisdom that is from above
Which has God for its author; which is infused into the soul by the Spirit of God;…

These verses show the difference between men's pretending to be wise, and their being really so. He who thinks well, or he who talks well, is not w…