James 1:17
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.
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good.

James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

James 3:15, 17
Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. . . .

Genesis 41:16, 38, 39
"I myself cannot do it, " Joseph replied, "but God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer." . . .

Exodus 4:11, 12
And the LORD said to him, "Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes him mute or deaf, sighted or blind? Is it not I, the LORD? . . .

Exodus 31:3-6
And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in all kinds of craftsmanship, . . .

Exodus 36:1, 2
So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and understanding to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary." . . .

Numbers 11:17, 25
And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit who is on you and put that Spirit upon them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself. . . .

1 Chronicles 22:12
Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the LORD your God.

1 Chronicles 29:19
And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision."

2 Chronicles 1:11, 12
God said to Solomon, "Since this was in your heart and you have not requested riches or wealth or glory or the death of your enemies--and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king-- . . .

Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Isaiah 28:26
For his God instructs and teaches him properly.

Daniel 2:21, 22, 27-30
He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. . . .

Matthew 7:11
So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!

Matthew 11:25, 26
At that time Jesus declared, "I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. . . .

Matthew 13:11, 12
He replied, "The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. . . .

Luke 11:13
So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!"

John 3:27
John replied, "A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.

Acts 5:31
God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.

Acts 11:18
When they heard this, their objections were put to rest, and they glorified God, saying, "So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life."

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 11:30
Just as you who formerly disobeyed God have now received mercy through their disobedience,

Romans 12:6-8
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one's gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; . . .

1 Corinthians 4:7
For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?

1 Corinthians 12:4-12
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. . . .

Ephesians 2:3-5, 8
We all lived among them at one time in the cravings of our flesh, indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath. . . .

Ephesians 4:8-11
This is why it says: "When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men." . . .

Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

Titus 3:3-5
For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. . . .

1 John 4:10
And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

1 John 5:11, 12
And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. . . .

from the.

Genesis 1:2-5, 14, 15
Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. . . .

Deuteronomy 4:19
When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars--all the host of heaven--do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.

Psalm 19:1-8
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. . . .

Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

Isaiah 45:7
I form light and create darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.

Isaiah 60:19
No longer will the sun be your light by day, and the brightness of the moon will not shine on you; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor.

John 1:9
The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.

John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."

2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness, " made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:18
I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,

1 John 1:5
And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.

Revelation 21:23
And the city has no need for sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.

Revelation 22:5
There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.

no variableness.

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?

1 Samuel 15:29
Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind."

Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you prosper.

Isaiah 46:10
I distinguish the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come, saying: 'My purpose will be established, and I will accomplish all My good pleasure.'

Malachi 3:6
"Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed.

Romans 11:29
For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable.

Hebrews 1:11, 12
They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. . . .

Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.

International Standard Version
Every generous act of giving and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father who made the heavenly lights, in whom there is no inconsistency or shifting shadow.

NET Bible
All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Every good and perfect gift descends from above, from The Father of lights with whom there is no change nor a shadow of variation.
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