James 1:15-17

International Standard Version

¹⁵ When that desire becomes pregnant, it gives birth to sin; and when that sin grows up, it gives birth to death.

Practical Christian Living

¹⁶ Do not be^[a] deceived, my dear brothers. ¹⁷ Every generous act of giving and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father who made the heavenly lights,^[b] in whom there is no inconsistency or shifting shadow.