James 1:18
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordOf his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
— James 1:18, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
having counselled, He did beget us with a word of truth, for our being a certain first-fruit of His creatures.