James 1:5
1:5 But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.
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
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).