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James 1:18-19

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18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
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