James 1:17-19

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁷ Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.^{(A) 18} By his own choice, he gave us birth by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.^(B)

Hearing and Doing the Word

¹⁹ My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,^(C)