James 1:17-19
New Matthew Bible
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of light, with whom is no variableness nor turning to darkness. 18 Of his own will he begat us with the word of life, that we should be the first fruits of his creatures.
19 Therefore, dear brethren, let everyone be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
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James 1:17-19
New International Version
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above,(A) coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,(B) who does not change(C) like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth(D) through the word of truth,(E) that we might be a kind of firstfruits(F) of all he created.
Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters,(G) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(H) and slow to become angry,
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