^{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.

^{17 Ref} Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.