James 1:13

James 1:13 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

13No one is to say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted 1:13 Lit fromby God”; for God cannot be tempted 1:13 Lit of evil thingsby evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

13Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

13Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God” [for temptation does not originate from God, but from our own flaws]; for God cannot be tempted by [what is] evil, and He Himself tempts no one.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

13When a person is tempted, they shouldn’t say, “God is tempting me.” God can’t be tempted by evil. And he doesn’t tempt anyone.

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