Add parallel Print Page Options

11 For the sun rose with the burning-heat and dried-up the grass, and its flower fell-off and the beauty of its appearance perished. In this manner also the rich one will fade-away in his pursuits. 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,

Read full chapter

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.

11 For the sun rises with scorching heat(A) and withers(B) the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed.(C) In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.

12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial(D) because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life(E) that the Lord has promised to those who love him.(F)

13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;

Read full chapter