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


In Context

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.

16 Don't be deceived, my dear brothers.

James 1:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:14But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:14But every man is tempted by his own concupiscence, being drawn away and allured.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:14but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:14But every one is tempted, drawn away, and enticed by his own lust;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:14but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:14But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:14But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:14and each one is tempted, by his own desires being led away and enticed,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:14But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.