James 1:13

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:

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 1:13

BSB

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

AKJV

Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man:

CPDV

No one should say, when he is tempted, that he was tempted by God. For God does not entice toward evils, and he himself tempts no one.

ERV

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:

NHEB

Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

SMT

Let none say being tempted, that I am tempted of God: for God is not tempted of evils, and he tempts none:

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 1:13

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Commentary for James 1:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of James 1:13

Summary

God never incites moral compromise

Event

Clarifying God's non-involvement in evil

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD