^{12 Ref} Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath 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, neither tempteth he any man:

^{14 Ref} But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

^{15 Ref} Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

^{16 Ref} Do not err, my beloved brethren.

^{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.