James 1:14

But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

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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 man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

15Then the lust, when it has conceived, bears sin; and the sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death.

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Cross References

Genesis 8:21The Lord smelled the pleasant aroma. The Lord said in his heart, "I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake, because the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I ever again strike everything living, as I have done.

2 Samuel 11:2It happened at evening, that David arose from off his bed, and walked on the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful to look on.

Job 31:9"If my heart has been enticed to a woman,and I have lain in wait at my neighbor's door,

Proverbs 4:23Keep your heart with all diligence,for out of it is the wellspring of life.

Hosea 13:9You are destroyed, Israel, because you are against me,against your help.

Matthew 15:18But the things which proceed out of the mouth come out of the heart, and they defile 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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