James 1:14

but each one is tempted by his own lusts, being drawn out, and enticed.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 being tempted say, I am tempted from God. For God can not be tempted with evils, and he tempts no one:

15Then the lust, conceiving, brings forth sin; and sin, having been perfected, produces death.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:18But those things going out from the mouth come forth from the heart; and these pollute 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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