James 1:17

Contemporary English Version 1995

Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing.

Cross References

John 3:27

John replied: No one can do anything unless God in heaven allows it.

Matthew 7:11

As bad as you are, you still know how to give good gifts to your children. But your heavenly Father is even more ready to give good things to people who ask.

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ never changes! He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

John 8:12

Once again Jesus spoke to the people. This time he said, “I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won't be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life.”

Numbers 23:19

God is no mere human! He doesn't tell lies or change his mind. God always keeps his promises.

1 John 1:5

Jesus told us God is light and doesn't have any darkness in him. Now we are telling you.

Proverbs 2:6

All wisdom comes from the Lord, and so do common sense and understanding.

Psalm 84:11

Our Lord and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honor, never denying any good thing to those who live right.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.

Malachi 3:6

Descendants of Jacob, I am the Lord All-Powerful, and I never change. That's why you haven't been wiped out,

Ephesians 2:8

You were saved by faith in God, who treats us much better than we deserve. This is God's gift to you, and not anything you have done on your own.

Luke 11:13

As bad as you are, you still know how to give good gifts to your children. But your heavenly Father is even more ready to give the Holy Spirit to anyone who asks.

1 Corinthians 4:7

What is so special about you? What do you have that you were not given? And if it was given to you, how can you brag?

1 John 4:10

Real love isn't our love for God, but his love for us. God sent his Son to be the sacrifice by which our sins are forgiven.

Ephesians 1:18

My prayer is that light will flood your hearts and you will understand the hope given to you when God chose you. Then you will discover the glorious blessings that will be yours together with all God's people.

John 1:9

The true light that shines on everyone was coming into the world.

Revelation 21:23

And the city did not need the sun or the moon. The glory of God was shining on it, and the Lamb was its light.

1 Chronicles 22:12

May he give you wisdom and knowledge, so that you can rule Israel according to his Law.

2 Corinthians 4:6

The Scriptures say, “God commanded light to shine in the dark.” Now God is shining in our hearts to let you know that his glory is seen in Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 60:19

You won't need the light of the sun or the moon. I, the Lord your God, will be your eternal light and bring you honor.

1 Samuel 15:29

Besides, the eternal God of Israel isn't a human being. He doesn't tell lies or change his mind.”

Genesis 41:16

“Your Majesty,” Joseph answered, “I can't do it myself, but God can give a good meaning to your dreams.”

Revelation 22:5

Never again will night appear, and no one who lives there will ever need a lamp or the sun. The Lord God will be their light, and they will rule forever.

James 1:5

If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.

Romans 6:23

Sin pays off with death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Chronicles 29:19

And give Solomon the desire to completely obey your laws and teachings, and the desire to build the temple for which I have provided these gifts.

Numbers 11:17

While I am talking with you there, I will give them some of your authority, so they can share responsibility for my people. You will no longer have to care for them by yourself.

James 3:15

This kind of wisdom doesn't come from above. It is earthly and selfish and comes from the devil himself.

Isaiah 45:7

I create light and darkness, happiness and sorrow. I, the Lord, do all this.

Philippians 1:29

and he has blessed you. Not only do you have faith in Christ, but you suffer for him.

Acts 11:18

When they heard Peter say this, they stopped arguing and started praising God. They said, “God has now let Gentiles turn to him, and he has given life to them!”

Acts 5:31

and made him our Leader and Savior. Then God gave him a place at his right side, so that the people of Israel would turn back to him and be forgiven.

Isaiah 46:10

From the very beginning, I told what would happen long before it took place. I kept my word

Isaiah 28:26

They learn this from their God.

Psalm 122:6

Jerusalem, we pray that you will have peace, and that all will go well for those who love you.

Deuteronomy 4:19

And when you see the sun or moon or stars, don't be tempted to bow down and worship them. The Lord put them there for all the other nations to worship.

Numbers 11:25

and the Lord spoke with him. Then the Lord took some authority from Moses and gave it to the 70 leaders. And when the Lord's Spirit took control of them, they started shouting like prophets. But they did it only this one time.

Psalm 85:12

Our Lord, you will bless us; our land will produce wonderful crops.

Psalm 102:27

You are always the same. You are God for all time.

Psalm 136:7

He made the bright lights in the sky. God's love never fails.

John 3:3

Jesus replied, “I tell you for certain that you must be born from above before you can see God's kingdom!”

1 Timothy 6:16

Only God lives forever! And he lives in light that no one can come near. No human has ever seen God or ever can see him. God will be honored, and his power will last forever. Amen.