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James 1:5

Context
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

Context
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 1:27

Context
1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before 4  God the Father 5  is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

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 “in the sight of”; Grk “with.”

5 tn Grk “the God and Father.”



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