James 1:14

But each man is tempted by his own lusts that allure and entice him.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13When he is being tempted, let no one say, "It is God who tempts me," for God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does he tempt any man.

15Then lust conceives and gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is mature, brings forth death.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:18while what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart - and that is what defiles a 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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