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James 1:18-20
King James Version
James 1:18-20
King James Version
18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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James 1:18-20
English Standard Version
James 1:18-20
English Standard Version
18 (A)Of his own will he (B)brought us forth by the word of truth, (C)that we should be a kind of (D)firstfruits of his creatures.
Hearing and Doing the Word
19 (E)Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person (F)be quick to hear, (G)slow to speak, (H)slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
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