James 1:16-18
English Standard Version
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. 17 (A)Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from (B)the Father of lights, (C)with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.[a] 18 (D)Of his own will he (E)brought us forth by the word of truth, (F)that we should be a kind of (G)firstfruits of his creatures.
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- James 1:17 Some manuscripts variation due to a shadow of turning
James 1:16-18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 Don’t be deceived, my dearly loved brothers.(A) 17 Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.(B) 18 By His own choice, He gave us a new birth by the message of truth[a] so that we would be the firstfruits of His creatures.(C)
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- James 1:18 = the gospel
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