James 1:14

But each one is tempted by his own craving, being taken in tow and enticed.

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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, upon being tempted, say, “I am being tempted by God,” because God is untemptable by evil, so He Himself does not tempt anyone.

15Then the craving, upon conceiving, gives birth to sin, and the sin, upon completion, delivers death.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:18But the things coming out of the mouth actually come from the heart; those are the things that 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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