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James 1:15-17
English Standard Version
James 1:15-17
English Standard Version
15 Then desire (A)when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and (B)sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. 17 (C)Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from (D)the Father of lights, (E)with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.[a]
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- James 1:17 Some manuscripts variation due to a shadow of turning
James 1:15-17
New International Version
James 1:15-17
New International Version
15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin;(A) and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.(B)
16 Don’t be deceived,(C) my dear brothers and sisters.(D) 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above,(E) coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,(F) who does not change(G) like shifting shadows.
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