James 1:18

18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

James 1:18 in Other Translations

KJV
18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
ESV
18 Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
NLT
18 He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.
MSG
18 He brought us to life using the true Word, showing us off as the crown of all his creatures.
CSB
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.

James 1:18 In-Context

16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S John 1:13
  • 2. S 2 Timothy 2:15
  • 3. Jeremiah 2:3; Ephesians 1:12; Revelation 14:4
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