James 1:11-13
English Standard Version
11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and (A)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 (B)Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive (C)the crown of life, (D)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.
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James 1:11-13
New American Standard Bible
11 For the sun rises with (A)its scorching heat and (B)withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so also the rich person, in the midst of his pursuits, will die out.
12 (C)Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has [a]been approved, he will receive (D)the crown of life which the Lord (E)has promised to those who (F)love Him. 13 No one is to say when he is tempted, “(G)I am being tempted [b]by God”; for God cannot be tempted [c]by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.
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- James 1:12 Or passed the test
- James 1:13 Lit from
- James 1:13 Lit of evil things
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