16. Don’t be deceived, my dearly loved brothers.
17. Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.
18. By His own choice, He gave us a new birth by the message of truth so that we would be the firstfruits of His creatures.
19. My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
20. for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.
21. Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save you.