James 1:17

1:17 All generous giving and every perfect gift ¹  is from above, coming down ²  from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. ³ 

James 1:21

1:21 So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly ⁴  welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.

James 2:13

2:13 For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over ⁵  judgment.

James 2:22

2:22 You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works.

James 3:13

True Wisdom

3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings. ⁶ 

James 4:12

4:12 But there is only one who is lawgiver and judge – the one who is able to save and destroy. On the other hand, who are you to judge your neighbor? ⁷ 

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¹ tn The first phrase refers to the action of giving and the second to what is given.

² tn Or “All generous giving and every perfect gift from above is coming down.”

³ tn Grk “variation or shadow of turning” (referring to the motions of heavenly bodies causing variations of light and darkness).

⁴ tn Or “with meekness.”

⁵ tn Grk “boasts against, exults over,” in victory.

⁶ tn Grk “works in the gentleness of wisdom.”

⁷ tn Grk “who judges your neighbor.”