11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and dries up the grass; its flower falls off, and its beautiful appearance is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will wither away while pursuing his activities.(A)

12 A man who endures trials[a] is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown(B) of life that God[b] has promised to those who love Him.(C)

13 No one undergoing a trial should say, “I am being tempted by God.” For God is not tempted by evil,[c] and He Himself doesn’t tempt anyone.

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:12 Lit trial, used as a collective
  2. James 1:12 Other mss read that the Lord
  3. James 1:13 Or evil persons, or evil things

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