James 1:15

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

Montgomery New Testament

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

16Do not be deceived, my brothers!

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Cross References

Matthew 26:48Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying. "Whoever I kiss is the man; arrest him."

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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