James 1:17-19
Christian Standard Bible
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.(A) 18 By his own choice, he gave us birth by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.(B)
Hearing and Doing the Word
19 My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,(C)
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James 1:17-19
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,
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