James 1:15

And this his lust conceiveth, and bringeth forth sin; and sin, when mature, bringeth forth death.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 every man is tempted by his own lust; and he lusteth, and is drawn away.

16Do not err, my beloved brethren.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:48And Judas the betrayer had given them a sign, saying: He it is, whom I shall kiss: him seize ye.

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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