James 1:13-16

1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted by evil, ¹  and he himself tempts no one. 1:14 But each one is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desires. 1:15 Then when desire conceives, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is full grown, it gives birth to death. 1:16 Do not be led astray, my dear brothers and sisters. ² 

[1:13]  ¹ tn Or “God must not be tested by evil people.”

[1:16]  ² tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.