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James 1:12-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
James 1:12-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 A man who endures trials[a] is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown(A) of life that God[b] has promised to those who love Him.(B)
13 No one undergoing a trial should say, “I am being tempted by God.” For God is not tempted by evil,[c] and He Himself doesn’t tempt anyone. 14 But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desires.(C) 15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death.(D)
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- James 1:12 Lit trial, used as a collective
- James 1:12 Other mss read that the Lord
- James 1:13 Or evil persons, or evil things
James 1:12-15
New International Version
James 1:12-15
New International Version
12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial(A) because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life(B) that the Lord has promised to those who love him.(C)
13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own(D) evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin;(E) and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.(F)
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