James 1:16-18
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16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.(A) 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.(B) 18 By his own choice, he gave us birth by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.(C)
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James 1:16-18
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16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers and sisters. 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](A) 18 In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave birth to us by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures.(B)
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- 1.17 Other ancient authorities read variation due to a shadow of turning
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