Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no ficklenss, neither shadow of turning. Treasury of Scripture good. See on ver. James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraides not; and it shall be given him. James 3:15,17 This wisdom descends not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish... Genesis 41:16,38,39 And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace... Exodus 4:11,12 And the LORD said to him, Who has made man's mouth? or who makes the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD... Exodus 31:3-6 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship... Exodus 36:1,2 Then worked Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man... Numbers 11:17,25 And I will come down and talk with you there: and I will take of the spirit which is on you, and will put it on them... 1 Chronicles 22:12 Only the LORD give you wisdom and understanding, and give you charge concerning Israel, that you may keep the law of the LORD your God. 1 Chronicles 29:19 And give to Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, and to do all these things... 2 Chronicles 1:11,12 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of your enemies... Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom: out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Isaiah 28:26 For his God does instruct him to discretion, and does teach him. Daniel 2:21,22,27-30 And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings, and sets up kings: he gives wisdom to the wise... Matthew 7:11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children... Matthew 11:25,26 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth... Matthew 13:11,12 He answered and said to them, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given... Luke 11:13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children... John 3:27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Acts 5:31 Him has God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying... Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 11:30 For as you in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: Romans 12:6-8 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy... 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who makes you to differ from another? and what have you that you did not receive? now if you did receive it, why do you glory... 1 Corinthians 12:4-12 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit... Ephesians 2:3-5,8 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind... Ephesians 4:8-11 Why he said, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men... Philippians 1:29 For to you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; Titus 3:3-5 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy... 1 John 4:10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 5:11,12 And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son... from the. Genesis 1:2-5,14,15 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep... Deuteronomy 4:19 And lest you lift up your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven... Psalm 19:1-8 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork... Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Isaiah 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. Isaiah 60:19 The sun shall be no more your light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light to you... John 1:9 That was the true Light, which lights every man that comes into the world. John 8:12 Then spoke Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness... 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts... Ephesians 1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of his calling... 1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. Revelation 21:23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it... Revelation 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God gives them light... no variableness. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: has he said, and shall he not do it?... 1 Samuel 15:29 And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love you. Isaiah 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand... Malachi 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore you sons of Jacob are not consumed. Romans 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. Hebrews 1:11,12 They shall perish; but you remain; and they all shall wax old as does a garment... Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Context Perseverance in Temptation
13Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man: 14But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15Then when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death. 16Do not err, my beloved brothers. 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no ficklenss, neither shadow of turning. 18Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Every best gift, and every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor shadow of alteration.
Darby Bible Translation
Every good gift and every perfect gift comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of turning.
King James Bible
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Young's Literal Translation
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;
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