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James 1:13 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" 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: "
James 1:13
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
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:
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
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James 1:1
"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting."
James 1:2
"Let it be all joy to you, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort;"
James 1:2
"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;"
James 1:3
"Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."
James 1:4
"But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."
James 1:5
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
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