James 1:17

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James 1:17

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Summary

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.

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No variableness

General references

Hebrews 13:8

Bible References

Good

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him.

This wisdom descends not from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

And the LORD said unto 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?

And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

Then Bezalel and Oholiab labored, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.

And I will come down and talk with you there: and I will take some of the spirit which is upon you, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, that you bear it not yourself alone.

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.

And give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for which I have made provision.

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, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king:

For the LORD gives wisdom: out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

For his God does instruct him aright, and does teach him.

And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings, and sets up kings: he gives wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them unto babes.

He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.

Him has God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then has God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

For as you in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

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, as if you had not received it?

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Among whom also we all had our behavior in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

Therefore he says, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

For we ourselves also were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

And this is the witness, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

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And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

And lest you lift up your eyes unto heaven, and when you see the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, should be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD your God has apportioned unto all nations under the whole heaven.

[To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork.

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.

I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create calamity: I the LORD do all these things.

The sun shall be no more your light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto you: but the LORD shall be unto you an everlasting light, and your God your glory.

That was the true Light, that lights every man that comes into the world.

Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what is the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God is its light, and the Lamb is its lamp.

And there shall be no night there; and they need no lamp, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God gives them light: and they shall reign forever and ever.

No variableness

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? or has he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love you.

Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore you sons of Jacob are not consumed.

For the gifts and calling of God are unchangeable.

They shall perish; but you remain; and they all shall grow old as does a garment;

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.

General references

Yet the LORD has not given you a heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day.

But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

Because God has deprived her of wisdom, neither has he imparted to her understanding.

And Jesus said unto him, Why call me good? none is good, except one, that is, God.

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.