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16 (A)Do not be [a]deceived, (B)my beloved brothers. 17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is (C)from above, coming down from (D)the Father of lights, (E)with whom there is no variation or [b]shifting shadow. 18 In the exercise of (F)His will He (G)brought us forth by (H)the word of truth, so that we would be [c]a kind of (I)first fruits [d]among His creatures.

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  1. James 1:16 Or misled
  2. James 1:17 Lit shadow of turning
  3. James 1:18 Or a certain first fruits
  4. James 1:18 Lit of

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16 Do not be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good act of giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, who does not change or shift like a shadow.[a] 18 Just as he planned, he gave us birth by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of firstfruits of his creations.

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  1. James 1:17 Or with whom there is no change or even a shadow of turning