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Chiasm

James 3

James 31 matched frame1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

  • A 1-12 Bridling the tongue and controlling one's body/behavior

"Behold how GREAT a matter a little fire kindleth!"

  • B 7-12 Taming the tongue versus beasts; blessing God while cursing humans made in God's image

The contradiction of praising God and cursing men

  • A' 13-18 True wisdom from above evident through conduct versus corrupting human wisdom

Wisdom demonstrated through good behavior

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