James 1:18

Of his own will he begot us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

1 Peter 1:23

being born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.

John 1:13

who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

Revelation 14:4

These are they who were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they who follow the Lamb wherever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, a firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.

Ephesians 1:12

that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who have before placed our hope in the Messiah;

1 Peter 1:3

Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, according to his abundant mercy, begot us again into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

John 3:3-5

Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly do I say to thee, Unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Romans 4:17

(as it is written, "I have made thee a father of many nations") in the sight of that God whom he believed, who giveth life to the dead, and calleth the things that are not, as though they were.

Romans 8:29-31

For he determined beforehand that those whom he foreknew should be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Romans 9:15-18

For he saith to Moses, "On whom I have mercy, on him will I have mercy; and on whom I have compassion, on him will I have compassion."

1 Corinthians 4:15

For though ye have ten thousand teachers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I begot you through the gospel.

Ephesians 2:4-5

but God, who is rich in mercy, on account of his great love wherewith he loved us, gave to us,

Colossians 1:20-21

having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him, I say, whether the things on earth, or those in the heavens.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God chose you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth;

Hebrews 12:23

and to the church of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven; and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of righteous men made perfect;

James 1:21

Wherefore put off all filthiness, and excess of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

1 John 3:9

Whoever hath been born of God doth not commit sin, because his seed abideth in him; and he cannot sin, because he hath been born of God.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

General references

Bible References

His own

John 1:13
who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly do I say to thee, Unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Romans 4:17
(as it is written, "I have made thee a father of many nations") in the sight of that God whom he believed, who giveth life to the dead, and calleth the things that are not, as though they were.
Romans 8:29
For he determined beforehand that those whom he foreknew should be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Romans 9:15
For he saith to Moses, "On whom I have mercy, on him will I have mercy; and on whom I have compassion, on him will I have compassion."
Ephesians 2:4
but God, who is rich in mercy, on account of his great love wherewith he loved us, gave to us,
Colossians 1:20
having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him, I say, whether the things on earth, or those in the heavens.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God chose you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth;
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, according to his abundant mercy, begot us again into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

With

James 1:21
Wherefore put off all filthiness, and excess of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
1 Corinthians 4:15
For though ye have ten thousand teachers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I begot you through the gospel.
Ephesians 1:12
that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who have before placed our hope in the Messiah;
1 Peter 1:23
being born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.
1 John 3:9
Whoever hath been born of God doth not commit sin, because his seed abideth in him; and he cannot sin, because he hath been born of God.

Kind

Revelation 14:4
These are they who were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they who follow the Lamb wherever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, a firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.

General references

Romans 9:16
So then it dependeth not on him that willeth, nor on him that runneth, but on God who showeth mercy.