James 1:15

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

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

In Context

14but each one is tempted by his own lusts, being drawn out, and enticed.

16Be not deceived, my beloved brethren.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:48And the one having betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, The one whom I shall kiss, is He: hold Him fast.

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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