James 1:9-18

English Standard Version

⁹ Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, ¹⁰ and ^(A)the rich in his humiliation, because ^(B)like a flower of the grass^[a] he will pass away. ¹¹ For the sun rises with its scorching heat and ^(C)withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

^12 (D)Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive ^(E)the crown of life, ^(F)which God has promised to those who love him. ¹³ Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. ¹⁴ But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. ¹⁵ Then desire ^(G)when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and ^(H)sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

¹⁶ Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. ^17 (I)Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from ^(J)the Father of lights, ^(K)with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.^{[b] 18 (L)}Of his own will he ^(M)brought us forth by the word of truth, ^(N)that we should be a kind of ^(O)firstfruits of his creatures.