¹⁵ Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin;^(A) and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.^(B)

¹⁶ Don’t be deceived,^(C) my dear brothers and sisters.^{(D) 17} Every good and perfect gift is from above,^(E) coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,^(F) who does not change^(G) like shifting shadows.