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James 1:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
James 1:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 then, when desire has conceived, it engenders sin, and sin, when it is fully grown, gives birth to death.(A)
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](B)
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- 1.17 Other ancient authorities read 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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