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.

Qualities Needed in Trials

19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (D)slow to speak, (E)slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:19 NU Know this or This you know

18 He chose to give us birth(A) through the word of truth,(B) that we might be a kind of firstfruits(C) of all he created.

Listening and Doing

19 My dear brothers and sisters,(D) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(E) and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger(F) does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

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