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James 1:18-20
21st Century King James Version
James 1:18-20
21st Century King James Version
18 Of His own will, He begot us by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
19 Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
20 for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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James 1:18-20
New International Version
James 1:18-20
New International Version
18 He chose to give us birth(A) through the word of truth,(B) that we might be a kind of firstfruits(C) of all he created.
Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters,(D) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(E) and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger(F) does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
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