Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures. Treasury of Scripture his own. John 1:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 3:3-5 Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God... Romans 4:17 (As it is written, I have made you a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who vivifies the dead... Romans 8:29-31 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son... Romans 9:15-18 For he said to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion... Ephesians 2:4,5 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us... Colossians 1:20,21 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things to himself; by him, I say... 2 Thessalonians 2:13,14 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brothers beloved of the Lord... 1 Peter 1:3,23 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ... with. James 1:21 Why lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word... 1 Corinthians 4:15 For though you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have you not many fathers... Ephesians 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which lives and stays for ever. 1 John 3:9 Whoever is born of God does not commit sin; for his seed remains in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. kind. Leviticus 23:10 Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When you be come into the land which I give to you... Jeremiah 2:3 Israel was holiness to the LORD, and the first fruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come on them... Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations... *marg: Hebrews 12:23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all... Revelation 14:4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb wherever he goes...
Context Perseverance in Temptation
13Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man: 14But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15Then when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death. 16Do not err, my beloved brothers. 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no ficklenss, neither shadow of turning. 18Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For of his own will hath he begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be some beginning of his creatures.
Darby Bible Translation
According to his own will begat he us by the word of truth, that we should be a certain first-fruits of his creatures.
King James Bible
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Young's Literal Translation
having counselled, He did beget us with a word of truth, for our being a certain first-fruit of His creatures.
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