James 1:14

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

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.

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

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Cross References

Genesis 8:21When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done.

2 Samuel 11:2One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman.

Job 31:9If my heart has been enticed by my neighbor’s wife, or I have lurked at his door,

Proverbs 4:23Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

Hosea 13:9You are destroyed, O Israel, because you are against Me— against your helper.

Matthew 15:18But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a 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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