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James 1:17

James 1:17
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.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Every good gift and every perfect gift - The difference between good and perfect here, it is not easy to mark accurately. It may be that the former means that which is benevolent in its character and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above - Whatever is good is from God; whatever is evil is from man himself. As from the sun, which is the father or fountain of light, all light comes;…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

James 1:13-18

I. We are here taught that God is not the author of any man's sin. Whoever they are who raise persecutions against men, and whatever injustice and sin they may be guilty of in proceeding against them,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Every good gift and every perfect gift The two nouns are different in the Greek, the first expressing the abstract act of giving, the second the giftas actually bestowed. The perfection of the one…