James 1:18-21

New King James Version

^18 (A)Of His own will He brought us forth by the ^(B)word of truth, ^(C)that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.

Qualities Needed in Trials

^19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, ^(D)slow to speak, ^(E)slow to wrath; ²⁰ for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

Doers—Not Hearers Only

²¹ Therefore ^(F)lay aside all filthiness and ^[b]overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, ^(G)which is able to save your souls.