James 1:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Genesis 22:1

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

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.”

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.

Matthew 4:7

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

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 1:14

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

James 1:2

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