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,