James 1:17

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

Cross References

Matthew 7:11

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!

Luke 11:13

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

John 1:9

The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

John 3:27

John replied, “A person cannot receive anything unless it is given to him from heaven.

John 3:3

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to yoʋ, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

John 8:12

Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will certainly not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Acts 11:18

When the apostles and brothers heard this, they ceased their objections and began glorifying God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted the repentance that leads to life.”

Acts 5:31

God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior to grant repentance to Israel and remission of sins.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 4:7

For who regards yoʋ as superior? What do yoʋ have that yoʋ did not receive? And if yoʋ received it, why do yoʋ boast as though yoʋ did not receive it?

2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who commanded light to shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:18

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

Ephesians 2:8

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Philippians 1:29

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,

1 Timothy 6:16

who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or is able to see. To him be honor and eternal power. Amen.

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.

James 3:15

This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, and demonic.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and unhypocritical.

1 John 1:5

This is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.

1 John 4:10

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Revelation 21:23

The city has no need of sun or moon to shine upon it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb.

Revelation 22:5

There will be no night there, and they will not need any lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light, and they will reign forever and ever.