James 1:17

17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is 1from above, coming down from 2the Father of lights, 3with whom there is no variation or [a]shifting shadow.

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James 1:17 In-Context

15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.
17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
18 In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.
19 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

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Cross References 3

  • 1. John 3:3; James 3:15, 17
  • 2. Psalms 136:7; 1 John 1:5
  • 3. Malachi 3:6

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit "shadow of turning"
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