James 1:13

Good News Translation

If we are tempted by such trials, we must not say, “This temptation comes from God.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

Some time later God tested Abraham; he called to him, “Abraham!” And Abraham answered, “Yes, here I am!”

Genesis 3:12

The man answered, “The woman you put here with me gave me the fruit, and I ate it.”

Isaiah 63:17

Why do you let us stray from your ways? Why do you make us so stubborn that we turn away from you? Come back, for the sake of those who serve you, for the sake of the people who have always been yours.

Matthew 4:7

Jesus answered, “But the scripture also says, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”

James 1:12

Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive as their reward the life which God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:14

But we are tempted when we are drawn away and trapped by our own evil desires.

James 1:2

My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way,