James 1:13

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

After these things God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here am I.”

Genesis 3:12

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

Isaiah 63:17

O Lord, why dost thou make us err from thy ways and harden our heart, so that we fear thee not? Return for the sake of thy servants, the tribes of thy heritage.

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’ ”

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:14

but each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.

James 1:2

Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials,