James 1:12-14

Expanded Bible

Temptation Is Not from God

¹² ·When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy [^LBlessed is the one who perserveres/endures trials/temptations]. After they have ·proved their faith [stood/endured/passed the test], ·God will reward them with life forever [^Lthey will receive the crown of life; ^Calludes to the laurel crown given for a victory]. ·God [^LHe] promised this to all those who love him. ¹³ When people are ·tempted [undergoing a trial], they should not say, “God is tempting me.” [^LFor] God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself does not tempt anyone. ¹⁴ But ·people are [^Leach person is] tempted when their own evil desire ·leads [lures; drags] them away and ·traps [entices; lures] them.