14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 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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Footnotes

  1. James 1:16 Or misled
  2. James 1:17 Lit shadow of turning
  3. James 1:18 Or a certain first fruits
  4. James 1:18 Lit of

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