James 1:14

But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desires.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13No one should say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God is not tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

15And when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin. And when sin is fully grown, it brings forth death.

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Cross References

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

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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