James 1:13

11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.

14 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
KJV
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
WEB
Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.
ASV
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempteth no man:
DARBY
Let no man, being tempted, say, I am tempted of God. For God cannot be tempted by evil things, and himself tempts no one.
BLB
Let no one being tempted say, “I am being tempted from God.” For God is unable to be tempted by evils, and He Himself tempts no one.
ÅB
Ingen si når han fristes: Jeg fristes av Gud. For Gud fristes ikke av det onde, og selv frister han ingen.
OTB
Når noen blir fristet, skal ingen si: "Jeg blir fristet av Gud." For Gud kan ikke fristes av det onde, og Han frister heller ingen;
B1930
Ingen si når han fristes: Jeg fristes av Gud. For Gud fristes ikke av det onde, og selv frister han ingen.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • James 1:12

    Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

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  • Habakkuk 2:12–13

    Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed and establishes a town by iniquity!

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  • Romans 9:19–20

    One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?”

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  • James 1:2

    Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

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  • Genesis 3:12

    And the man answered, “The woman whom You gave me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate it.”

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  • Isaiah 63:17

    Why, O LORD, do You make us stray from Your ways and harden our hearts from fearing You? Return, for the sake of Your servants, the tribes of Your heritage.

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