James
“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.”
James 1:17
James 1:17 (KJV) speaks to God's goodness, gratitude, and God's faithfulness — words set in James, a letter on faith that shows itself in action. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Psalms 68:19“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
Psalms 23:5“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
Psalms 100:5“Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!”
Psalms 31:19“And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.”
Genesis 1:31“And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.”
Ezekiel 34:26
Common questions
What does James 1:17 mean?
In the King James Version, James 1:17 reads: "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." The verse speaks to God's goodness, gratitude, and God's faithfulness. To read it well, take it in the flow of James 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is James 1:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is James 1:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in James chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to James 1:17?
Verses that sit beside James 1:17 include Psalms 68:19, Psalms 23:5, and Psalms 100:5. Reading them alongside James 1:17 deepens the theme of God's goodness.
How can I pray with James 1:17?
Read James 1:17 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.