James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

King James Version
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Other Translations for James 1:17

BSB
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
AKJV
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no fickleness, neither shadow of turning.
CPDV
Every excellent gift and every perfect gift is from above, descending from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor any shadow of alteration.
ERV
Every good gift and every perfect boon is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.
NHEB
All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
SMT
Every good donation and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom not one change, or shadow of turning.

Commentary for James 1:17

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Overview of James 1:17
Summary
All goodness originates from unchanging Creator
Event
Attributing all gifts to God
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Praise