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

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "Apart from God an answer of peace shall not be given to Pharoah."

The LORD said to him, "Who made man's mouth? Or who makes one mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Isn't it 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,

"Bezalel and Oholiab shall work with every wise-hearted man, in whom the LORD has put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all the work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD has commanded."

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

May the LORD give you discretion and understanding, and put you in charge of Israel; that so you may keep the law of the LORD your God.

and give to 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."

God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, 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 instructs him in right judgment, and teaches him.

He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him.

At that time, Jesus answered, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.

And he answered them, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?"

John answered, "A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given to him from heaven.

God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.

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

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

For as you in time past were disobedient to God, but now have obtained mercy by their disobedience,

Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

For who makes you different? And what do you have that you did not receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.

among whom we also all once lived in the lust of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.

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

Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,

For we were also 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 have loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

The testimony is this, that God gave to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

From the

Now the earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep. God's Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.

and lest you lift up your eyes to the sky, and when you see the sun and the moon and the stars, even all the host of heaven, you are drawn away and worship them, and serve them, which the LORD your God has allotted to all the peoples under the whole sky.

The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.

For the LORD God is a sun and a shield. The LORD will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.

I form the light, and create darkness. I make peace, and create calamity. I am the LORD, who does all these things.

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

The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world.

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."

seeing it is God who said, "Light will shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

This is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

The city has no need for the sun, neither of the moon, to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb.

There will no longer be any night, and they need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and ever.

No variableness

God is not a man, that he should lie, nor the son of man, that he should repent. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not make it good?

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. Those who love you will prosper.

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

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

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

They will perish, but you continue. They all will grow old like a garment does.

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

General references

but the LORD has not given you a heart to know, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, to this day.

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

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

Jesus asked him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one?God.

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