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James 1:15-18
New American Standard Bible
James 1:15-18
New American Standard Bible
15 Then (A)when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and (B)sin, when it has run its course, brings forth death. 16 (C)Do not be [a]deceived, (D)my beloved brothers and sisters. 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. 18 In the exercise of (H)His will He (I)gave us birth by (J)the word of truth, so that we would be [c]a kind of (K)first fruits [d]among His creatures.
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- James 1:16 Or misled
- James 1:17 Lit shadow of turning
- James 1:18 Or a certain first fruits
- James 1:18 Lit of
James 1:15-18
New International Version
James 1:15-18
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. 18 He chose to give us birth(H) through the word of truth,(I) that we might be a kind of firstfruits(J) of all he created.
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