James 1:13

Contemporary English Version 1995

Don't blame God when you are tempted! God cannot be tempted by evil, and he doesn't use evil to tempt others.

Cross References

James 1:12

God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.

James 1:2

My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.

Isaiah 63:17

Why did you make us turn away from you, our Lord? Why did you make us want to disobey you? Please change your mind! We are your servants, your very own people.

Genesis 3:12

“It was the woman you put here with me,” the man said. “She gave me some of the fruit, and I ate it.”

Genesis 22:1

Some years later God decided to test Abraham, so he spoke to him. Abraham answered, “Here I am, Lord.”

Matthew 4:7

Jesus answered, “The Scriptures also say, ‘Don't try to test the Lord your God!’ ”

James 1:14

We are tempted by our own desires that drag us off and trap us.