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17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is (A)from above, coming down from (B)the Father of lights, (C)with whom there is no variation or [a]shifting shadow. 18 In the exercise of (D)His will He (E)brought us forth by (F)the word of truth, so that we would be [b]a kind of (G)first fruits [c]among His creatures.

Doers of the Word

19 [d](H)Know this, (I)my beloved brothers. But everyone must be quick to hear, (J)slow to speak and (K)slow to anger;

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:17 Lit shadow of turning
  2. James 1:18 Or a certain first fruits
  3. James 1:18 Lit of
  4. James 1:19 Or This you know

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,

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