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15 Then (A)when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when (B)sin is fully matured, it brings forth death. 16 (C)Do not be [a]deceived, (D)my beloved brothers. 17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is (E)from above, coming down from (F)the Father of lights, (G)with whom there is no variation or [b]shifting shadow.

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:16 Or misled
  2. James 1:17 Lit shadow of turning

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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