James 1:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 1:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 1:17 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variabl..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 1:17 — KJV
“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.”
— James 1:17 (KJV)
James 1:17 in Context — About the Book of James
James, the Lord's brother, writes the New Testament's wisdom book — blunt, practical, allergic to empty religion. Ask God for wisdom and He gives generously; faith without works is dead; the tongue is a fire; and the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Cross-References for James 1:17
“And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. brought...: Heb. nourished fair...: Heb. fair of form, and good of countenance”
Shares key themes with James 1:17: good, father, whom
“Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.”
Shares key themes with James 1:17: every, gift, father
“Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. working: or, doing”
Shares key themes with James 1:17: every, good, perfect
“And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up. very...: Heb. good of countenance”
Shares key themes with James 1:17: good, down, neither
“And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.”
Shares key themes with James 1:17: good, down, father
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