James 1:13

New English Translation

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

Some time after these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am!” Abraham replied.

Genesis 3:12

The man said, “The woman whom you gave me, she gave me some fruit from the tree and I ate it.”

Isaiah 63:17

Why, Lord, do you make us stray from your ways, and make our minds stubborn so that we do not obey you? Return for the sake of your servants, the tribes of your inheritance!

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said to him, “Once again it is written: ‘You are not to put the Lord your God to the test.’”

James 1:12

Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.

James 1:14

But each one is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desires.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,