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12 Blessed[a] is the man who endures the trial, because having become[b] approved, he will receive the crown of [c] life which He promised to the ones loving Him.

But Temptation To Evil Comes From Within, Not From God

13 Let no one being tempted be saying that “I am being tempted by[d] God”. For God is not-tempted by evils. And He Himself tempts no one, 14 but each one is tempted by[e] his own desire while being drawn-away[f] and enticed[g].

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:12 Or, Fortunate (from God’s point of view).
  2. James 1:12 Or, been.
  3. James 1:12 That is, consisting of, belonging to.
  4. James 1:13 Or from.
  5. James 1:14 by his own desire... enticed. Or, while being drawn-away and enticed by his own desire.
  6. James 1:14 Or, pulled-out.
  7. James 1:14 Or, baited, lured, entrapped.

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