James 1:18
King James Version
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Berean Standard Bible
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
World English Bible
Of his own will he gave birth to us by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.