James 1:13

Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted by God; for God can not be tempted with evil, and himself tempts no one.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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:

In Context

12Happy is the man that endures temptation; because, when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He promised to those who love him.

14But each one is tempted, when by his own lust he is drawn away and enticed.

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Cross References

Romans 9:19Thou wilt say then to me: Why then does he yet find fault? For who resists his will?

James 1:12Happy is the man that endures temptation; because, when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He promised to those who love him.

Matthew Henry on James 1:3-13

Necessity of Faith and Patience; Evil of Indecision. ( a. d. 61.) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea… Read the whole commentary →

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