James 1

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

12 Ref Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which `the Lord' promised to them that love him.

13 Ref Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempteth no man:

14 Ref but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

15 Ref Then the lust, when it hath conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death.

16 Ref Be not deceived, my beloved brethren.

World English Bible (WEB)

12 Ref Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

13 Ref Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God," for God can't be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

14 Ref But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

15 Ref Then the lust, when it has conceived, bears sin; and the sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death.

16 Ref Don't be deceived, my beloved brothers.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

12 Ref There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he has God's approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said he will give to those who have love for him.

13 Ref Let no man say when he is tested, I am tested by God; for it is not possible for God to be tested by evil, and he himself puts no man to such a test:

14 Ref But every man is tested when he is turned out of the right way by the attraction of his desire.

15 Ref Then when its time comes, desire gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is of full growth, gives birth to death.

16 Ref Do not be turned from the right way, dear brothers.

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