James 1:18
New King James Version
18 (A)Of His own will He brought us forth by the (B)word of truth, (C)that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
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James 1:18
New American Standard Bible
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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- James 1:18 Or a certain first fruits
- James 1:18 Lit of
James 1:18
Amplified Bible
18 It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes].
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Revelation 14:3-5
New King James Version
3 They sang as it were a new song before the throne, before the four living creatures, and the elders; and no one could learn that song (A)except the hundred and forty-four thousand who were redeemed from the earth. 4 These are the ones who were not defiled with women, (B)for they are virgins. These are the ones (C)who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These (D)were [a]redeemed from among men, (E)being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. 5 And (F)in their mouth was found no [b]deceit, for (G)they are without fault [c]before the throne of God.
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- Revelation 14:4 M adds by Jesus
- Revelation 14:5 NU, M falsehood
- Revelation 14:5 NU, M omit the rest of v. 5.
Revelation 14:3-5
New American Standard Bible
3 And they *sang [a](A)a new song before the throne and before the (B)four living creatures and the (C)elders; and (D)no one was able to learn the song except the (E)144,000 who had been (F)purchased from the earth. 4 (G)These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are celibate. These are the ones who (H)follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been (I)purchased from mankind (J)as first fruits to God and to the Lamb. 5 And (K)no lie was found in their mouths; they are (L)blameless.
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- Revelation 14:3 One early ms something like a new song
Revelation 14:3-5
Amplified Bible
3 And they sang a new song before the throne [of God] and before the four living creatures and the elders; and no one could learn the song except the hundred and forty-four thousand who had been purchased (ransomed, redeemed) from the earth.(A) 4 These are the ones who have not been defiled [by relations] with women, for they are celibate. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased and redeemed from among men [of Israel] as the first fruits [sanctified and set apart for special service] for God and the Lamb.(B) 5 No lie was found in their mouth, for they are blameless (spotless, untainted, beyond reproach).
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