James 1:18
James · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.”James 1:18
What Does James 1:18 Mean?
James 1:18 is found in the book of James, chapter 1, verse 18 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to James 1:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 8:10“For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:”Romans 8:29“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”Isaiah 55:11“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”John 1:13“Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”1 Peter 1:23“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.”Hebrews 4:12“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”John 3:3“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”2 Timothy 2:15“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”John 6:63“It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”Romans 10:17“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”1 Peter 1:3“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”Hebrews 12:23“To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,”2 Thessalonians 2:13“But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:”Galatians 4:19“My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,”Ephesians 2:4“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,”Revelation 14:4“These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.”Romans 9:16“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”Jeremiah 31:3“The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”Ephesians 1:19“And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,”Jeremiah 2:3“Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD.”
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