James 1:15

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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, when drawn aside and insnared by his own vehement desire.

16Be not therefore deceived, my beloved brethren: for every good gift,

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Cross References

Matthew 26:48(now he that betrayed Him, had given them a signal, saying, The man whom I shall kiss is He, lay hold of 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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