James 1:14
But every man is tested when he is turned out of the right way by the attraction of his desire.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 8:21And when the sweet smell came up to the Lord, he said in his heart, I will not again put a curse on the earth because of man, for the thoughts of man's heart are evil from his earliest days; never again will I send destruction on all living things as I have done.
2 Samuel 11:2Now one evening, David got up from his bed, and while he was walking on the roof of the king's house, he saw from there a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful.
Job 31:9If my heart went after another man's wife, or if I was waiting secretly at my neighbour's door;
Proverbs 4:23And keep watch over your heart with all care; so you will have life.
Hosea 13:9I have sent destruction on you, O Israel; who will be your helper?
Matthew 15:18But the things which come out of the mouth come from the heart; and they make a man unclean.
Matthew Henry on James 1:14-19
Procedure and Results of Sin. ( a. d. 61.) 13 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: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. 16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no… Read the whole commentary →