James (Jacob) 1:17

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Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

World English Bible (WEB)

Every{G3956} good{G18} gift{G1394} and{G2532} every{G3956} perfect{G5046} gift{G1434} is{G2076}{(G5748)} from above{G509}, and cometh down{G2597}{(G5723)} from{G575} the Father{G3962} of lights{G5457}, with{G3844} whom{G3739} is{G1762}{(G5748)} no{G3756} variableness{G3883}, neither{G2228} shadow{G644} of turning{G5157}.

Strong's King James

(17) everything good, every perfect gift, is given from above! Coming down from the Abba Father of lights with whom there's no change nor shadow of turning.

The F.O.G

[17] Every good and perfect gift comes down from above, from the Father of heavenly lights, who doesn't change like shifting shadows.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

every good giving, and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, with whom is no variation, or shadow of turning;

Young's Literal Translation

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James (Jacob) 1:17

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James (Jacob) 1:17