Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - James 1:18 >He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
Textus Receptus (TR) - James 1:18 >Βουληθεὶς ἀπεκύησεν ἡμᾶς λόγῳ ἀληθείας, εἰς τὸ εἶναι ἡμᾶς ἀπαρχήν τινα τῶν αὐτοῦ κτισμάτων.