18 In the exercise of (A)His will He (B)gave us birth by (C)the word of truth, so that we would be [a]a kind of (D)first fruits [b]among His creatures.

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  1. James 1:18 Or a certain first fruits
  2. James 1:18 Lit of

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.

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(A)These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are celibate. These are the ones who (B)follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been (C)purchased from mankind (D)as first fruits to God and to the Lamb.

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These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins.(A) They follow the Lamb wherever he goes.(B) They were purchased from among mankind(C) and offered as firstfruits(D) to God and the Lamb.

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