Discovery BoxJames 1:17 
Context1:17 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
Context1:21 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
Context2:13 For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over 5 judgment.
James 2:22
Context2:22 You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works.
James 3:13
ContextTrue 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
Context4:12 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
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.”
