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James 1:17-22
New King James Version
James 1:17-22
New King James Version
17 (A)Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, (B)with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 (C)Of His own will He brought us forth by the (D)word of truth, (E)that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
Qualities Needed in Trials
19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (F)slow to speak, (G)slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
Doers—Not Hearers Only
21 Therefore (H)lay aside all filthiness and [b]overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, (I)which is able to save your souls.
22 But (J)be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
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James 1:17-22
New International Version
James 1:17-22
New International Version
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above,(A) coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,(B) who does not change(C) like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth(D) through the word of truth,(E) that we might be a kind of firstfruits(F) of all he created.
Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters,(G) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(H) and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger(I) does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of(J) all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you,(K) which can save you.
22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.(L)
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