James (Jacob) 1:13

Full Chapter

September 18, 2025

KJV

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

BSB

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

WEB

Let 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.

YLT

Let no one say, being tempted—‘From God I am tempted,’ for God is not tempted of evil, and Himself doth tempt no one,

F.O.G Original

(13) Let nobody say when tempted that, “I’m being tempted from אֱלֹהִים Elohim because יהוה YAHWEH can’t be tempted of evil and He doesn’t tempt anyone!”

F.O.G

(13) Let nobody say when tempted that, “I’m being tempted from אֱלֹהִים Elohim because יהוה YAHWEH can’t be tempted of evil and He doesn’t tempt anyone!”

F.O.G MSG

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