James 1:17
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
17 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.[a]
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- James 1:17 Other ancient authorities read variation due to a shadow of turning
James 1:17
Common English Bible
17 Every good gift, every perfect gift, comes from above. These gifts come down from the Father, the creator of the heavenly lights, in whose character there is no change at all.
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James 1:17
Authorized (King James) Version
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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