James 1:18
1:18 By his sovereign plan he gave us birth 1 through the message of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
James 1:21
1:21 So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly 2 welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.
1 tn Grk “Having willed, he gave us birth.”
2 tn Or “with meekness.”