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James 1:18
For of his own will hath he begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be some beginning of his creature.
James 1:18 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
James 1:18 in other translations
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
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.
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In context
15 Then, when concupiscence hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin. But sin, when it is completed, begetteth death.
16 Do not err, therefore, my dearest brethren.
17 Every best gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change nor shadow of alteration.
18 For of his own will hath he begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be some beginning of his creature.
19 You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak and slow to anger.
20 For the anger of man worketh not the justice of God.
21 Wherefore, casting away all uncleanness and abundance of naughtiness, with meekness receive the ingrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
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