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James 1:15-17
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
James 1:15-17
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin; and sin when it is full-grown brings forth death.
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good endowment and 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]
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- James 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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