James 1:13

The English Standar Version

Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being 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 you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate."

Isaiah 63:17

O LORD, why do you make us wander from your ways and harden our heart, so that we fear you not? Return for the sake of your servants, the tribes of your heritage.

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.' "

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under 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 brothers,[2] when you meet trials of various kinds,