James 1:14

But each person is tempted by his own desire, which drags him away and entices him.

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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,” because God is not tempted by evil, nor does he himself tempt anyone.

15Then after the desire conceives, it gives birth to sin, and after the sin is full grown, it gives birth to death.

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Cross References

Genesis 8:21Yahweh smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart, “I will not again curse the ground because of mankind, even though the intentions of their hearts is evil from childhood. Nor will I again destroy everything living, as I have done. 1

2 Samuel 11:2So it came about one evening that David got up from his bed and walked on the roof of his palace. From there he happened to see a woman who was bathing, and the woman was very beautiful to look at.

Job 31:9If my heart has been deceived by a woman, 1 if I have lain in wait at my neighbor's door, 1

Proverbs 4:23Keep your heart safe and guard it with all diligence, 1 for from it flow the springs of life. 1

Hosea 13:9I will destroy you, Israel; 1 who will be able to help you? 1

Matthew 15:18But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart. They are the things that 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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