James 1:13

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted from God; for God is incapable of being tempted by [what is] evil and He Himself tempts no one.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

AFTER THESE events, God tested and proved Abraham and said to him, Abraham! And he said, Here I am.

Genesis 3:12

And the man said, The woman whom You gave to be with me–she gave me [fruit] from the tree, and I ate.

Isaiah 63:17

O Lord, why have You made us [able] to err from Your ways and hardened our hearts to [reverential] fear of You? Return [to bless us] for Your servants' sake, the tribes of Your heritage.

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said to him, On the other hand, it is written also, You shall not tempt, test thoroughly, or try exceedingly the Lord your God. [Deut. 6:16.]

James 1:12

Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive [the victor's] crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:14

But every person is tempted when he is drawn away, enticed and baited by his own evil desire (lust, passions).

James 1:2

Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations.