James 1:13

New American Standard Bible 2020

No one is to say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”

Genesis 3:12

The man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me some of the fruit of the tree, and I ate.”

Isaiah 63:17

Why, Lord, do You cause us to stray from Your ways And harden our heart from fearing You? Return for the sake of Your servants, the tribes of Your heritage.

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said to him, “On the other hand, it is written: ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ”

James 1:12

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:14

But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust.

James 1:2

Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials,