James 1:14
But, each one, is tempted, when, by his own coveting, he is drawn out and enticed,
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 8:21And Yahweh smelled a satisfying odour, so Yahweh said to himself. I will not, again, curse any more the ground for man’s sake, although the device of the heart of man, be wicked from his youth,—neither will I again, any more smite every living thing, as I have done.
2 Samuel 11:2And it came to pass that, at eventide, David arose from his couch, and walked to and fro on the roof of the king’s house, when, from the roof, he saw a woman bathing herself,—the woman being exceeding beautiful to look upon.
Job 31:9If my heart hath been enticed unto a woman, or, by the door of my neighbour, I have lien in wait,
Proverbs 4:23Above all that must be guarded, keep thou thy heart, for, out of it, are the issues of life.
Hosea 13:9It hath utterly destroyed thee, O Israel, for it was against me, as thy helper!
Matthew 15:18while, the things which proceed out of the mouth, out of the heart, come forth, 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 →