James 1:15

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 1:15

BSB

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

AKJV

Then when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death.

CPDV

Thereafter, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin. Yet truly sin, when it has been consummated, produces death.

ERV

Then the lust, when it hath conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death.

NHEB

Then the lust, when it has conceived, bears sin; and the sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death.

SMT

So then lust conceiving, brings forth sin: and sin performed, produces death.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 1:15

ThenG1534AdverbwhenlustG1939Noun FemininehathconceivedG4815VerbitbringethforthG5088Verb sinG266Noun Feminine andG1161Conjunction sinG266Noun FemininewhenitisfinishedG658VerbbringethforthG616Verb deathG2288Noun Masculine

Commentary for James 1:15

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

Overview of James 1:15

Summary

Desire produces sin, sin produces death

Event

Describing sin development stages

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD