James 1:18-21 Of his own accord he brought us into being through the message of truth, so that we might be a kind of first-fruits among his creatures.

Goodspeed⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁸ Of his own accord he brought us into being through the message of truth, so that we might be a kind of first-fruits among his creatures. ¹⁹ You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to be angry, ²⁰ for men's anger does not produce the uprightness God wishes. ²¹ So strip yourselves of everything that soils you, and of every evil growth, and in a humble spirit let the message that has the power to save your souls be planted in your hearts.