^{12 Ref} Happy the man who doth endure temptation, because, becoming approved, he shall receive the crown of the life, which the Lord did promise to those loving Him.

^{13 Ref} Let no one say, being tempted -- `From God I am tempted,' for God is not tempted of evil, and Himself doth tempt no one,

^{14 Ref} and each one is tempted, by his own desires being led away and enticed,

^{15 Ref} afterward the desire having conceived, doth give birth to sin, and the sin having been perfected, doth bring forth death.

^{16 Ref} Be not led astray, my brethren beloved;

^{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.