Verse Comparison: James 1:18
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.
Amplified® Bible
And it was of His own [free] will that He gave us birth [as sons] by [His] Word of Truth, so that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures [a sample of what He created to be consecrated to Himself].
Contemporary English Version
He wanted us to be his own special people, and so he sent the true message to give us new birth.
Darby English Version
According to his own will begat he us by the word of truth, that we should be a certain first-fruits of *his* creatures.
Good News Bible
By his own will he brought us into being through the word of truth, so that we should have first place among all his creatures.
International Standard Version
In accordance with his will he made us his children by the word of truth, so that we might become the most important of his creatures.
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.
New American Standard Bible
In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.
New International Version
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
New King James Version
Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits among 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.