James 1:13

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

No one should say when he is tempted, “God is tempting me,” because God cannot be tempted by evil and He does not tempt anyone.

Cross References

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said to him, “It is also written [Deut. 6:16], ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’”

James 1:12

The person who perseveres under trials is blessed, because when he has been approved by God, he will receive the crown of [never ending] life, which God has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:14

But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own evil desire.

James 1:2

Consider it [an occasion for] much joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials,