James 1:14

But every man is tempted, when drawn aside and insnared by his own vehement desire.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 one that is tempted say, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted by evils, and He tempteth no one.

15Then desire having conceived bringeth forth sin, and sin when it is finished bringeth forth death.

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Cross References

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