James 1:16

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James 1:14–18 · Berean Standard Bible

14 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

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