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


In Context

10 But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower.

11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.

12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

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

14 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.

15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full- grown, gives birth to death.

James 1:13 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:13Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:13Let no man, being tempted, say, I am tempted of God. For God cannot be tempted by evil things, and himself tempts no one.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:13Let no man, when he is tempted, say that he is tempted by God. For God is not a tempter of evils, and he tempteth no man.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:13Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempteth no man:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:13Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempteth no man:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:13Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted by God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:13Let no man say when he is tempted, |I am tempted by God,| for God can't be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:13Let no one say, being tempted — 'From God I am tempted,' for God is not tempted of evil, and Himself doth tempt no one,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:13Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man: