James 1:17-19

Contemporary English Version

¹⁷ 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. ¹⁸ He wanted us to be his own special people,^[a] and so he sent the true message to give us new birth.

Hearing and Obeying

^19 (A) My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry.