James 1:14

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James 1:14

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

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KJV

King James Version

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

But each one is tempted, being dragged away and being enticed by [his] own desire.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

James 1

¹² Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

¹³ When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.

¹⁴ But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

¹⁵ Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

¹⁶ Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

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