James 1:18

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For of his own will hath he begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be some beginning of his creatures.

Cross References

1 Peter 1:23

Being born again not of corruptible seed, but incorruptible, by the word of God who liveth and remaineth for ever.

John 1:13

Who are born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

1 Peter 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy hath regenerated us unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Revelation 14:4

These are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins. These follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, the firstfruits to God and to the Lamb:

Jeremiah 2:3

Israel is holy to the Lord, the first-fruits of his increase: all they that devour him offend: evils shall come upon them, saith the Lord.

Ephesians 1:12

That we may be unto the praise of his glory, we who before hoped Christ:

1 John 3:9

Whosoever is born of God, committeth not sin: for his seed abideth in him, and he can not sin, because he is born of God.

Hebrews 12:23

And to the church of the firstborn, who are written in the heavens, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of the just made perfect,

James 1:21

Wherefore casting away all uncleanness, and abundance of naughtiness, with meekness receive the ingrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

1 Corinthians 4:15

For if you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet not many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, by the gospel, I have begotten you.

Romans 4:17

(As it is written: I have made thee a father of many nations,) before God, whom he believed, who quickeneth the dead; and calleth those things that are not, as those that are.

Amos 6:1

Woe to you that are wealthy in Sion, and to you that have confidence in the mountain of Samaria: ye great men, heads of the people, that go in with state into the house of Israel.

Leviticus 23:10

Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: When you shall have entered into the land which I will give you, and shall reap your corn, you shall bring sheaves of ears, the first-fruits of your harvest to the priest.

2 Corinthians 6:7

In the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armour of justice on the right hand and on the left;

Ephesians 1:13

In whom you also, after you had heard the word of truth, (the gospel of your salvation;) in whom also believing, you were signed with the holy Spirit of promise,

2 Timothy 2:15

Carefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

James 1:15

Then when concupiscence hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin. But sin, when it is completed, begetteth death.

James 3:14

But if you have bitter zeal, and there be contentions in your hearts; glory not, and be not liars against the truth.