^{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.

^{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.