James 1:14

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

In Context

13Let 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.

15Then lust, having conceived, brings forth sin; and sin, when completed, brings forth death.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:18But the things that proceed out of the mouth come forth out of the heart; and they defile the man.

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 →

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