James 1:18

Modern King James Version

Of His own will He brought us forth with the Word of truth, for us to be a certain firstfruit of His creatures.

Cross References

1 Peter 1:23

having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the living Word of God, and abiding forever.

John 1:13

who were born, not of bloods, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but were born of God.

1 Peter 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has regenerated us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Revelation 14:4

These are those who were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, as a firstfruit to God and to the Lamb.

Jeremiah 2:3

Israel was holiness to Jehovah, and the firstfruits of His increase. All that devour him shall offend; evil shall come on them, says Jehovah.

Ephesians 1:12

for us to be to the praise of His glory, who previously had trusted in Christ;

1 John 3:9

Everyone who has been born of God does not commit sin, because His seed remains in him, and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.

Hebrews 12:23

to the general assembly and church of the first-born who are written in Heaven, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

James 1:21

Therefore putting aside all filthiness and overflowing of evil, receive in meekness the implanted Word, which is able to save your souls.

1 Corinthians 4:15

For though you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for I have begotten you in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Romans 4:17

(as it has been written, "I have made you a father of many nations") before God, whom he believed, who makes the dead live, and calls the things which do not exist as though they do exist.

Amos 6:1

Woe to those at ease in Zion, and those trusting in the mountain of Samaria, who are noted as leader of the nations. And the house of Israel came to them.

Leviticus 23:10

Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, When you have come into the land which I give to you, and shall reap the harvest of it, then you shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest to the priest.

2 Corinthians 6:7

in the Word of Truth, in the power of God, through the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

Ephesians 1:13

in whom also you, hearing the Word of Truth, the gospel of our salvation, in whom also believing, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,

2 Timothy 2:15

Study earnestly to present yourself approved to God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.

James 1:15

Then when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin. And sin, when it is fully formed, brings forth death.

James 3:14

But if you have bitter jealousy and strife in your hearts, do not glory and lie against the truth.