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


In Context

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.

17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

James 1:15 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:15Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:15Then when concupiscence hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin. But sin, when it is completed, begetteth death.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:15Then the lust, when it hath conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:15then lust, having conceived, gives birth to sin; but sin fully completed brings forth death.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:15Then the lust, when it hath conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:15Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:15Then the lust, when it has conceived, bears sin; and the sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:15afterward the desire having conceived, doth give birth to sin, and the sin having been perfected, doth bring forth death.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:15Then when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death.