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)