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James 1:18

New International Version

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

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American Standard Version

Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Christian Standard Bible

By his own choice, he gave us birth by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

English Standard Version

Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

King James Version

Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

New American Standard Bible

In the exercise of His will He gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.

New King James Version

Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.

New Living Translation

He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.

World English Bible

Of his own will he gave birth to us by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.