James 1:14

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 1:14

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Yet truly, each one is tempted by his own desires, having been enticed and drawn away.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And each is tempted from his own lust, being drawn out, and decoyed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 1:14

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Commentary for James 1:14

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

Overview of James 1:14

Summary

Internal desires lead to moral failure

Event

Explaining temptation origin

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD