James 1:18-20
New American Standard Bible 1995
18 In the exercise of (A)His will He (B)brought us forth by (C)the word of truth, so that we would be [a]a kind of (D)first fruits [b]among His creatures.
19 [c]This (E)you know, (F)my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, (G)slow to speak and (H)slow to anger; 20 for (I)the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
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- James 1:18 Or a certain first fruits
- James 1:18 Lit of
- James 1:19 Or Know this
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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