James 1:14

James 1:14 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

14but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

14But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

14But each one is tempted when he is dragged away, enticed and baited [to commit sin] by his own [worldly] desire (lust, passion).

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

14But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

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

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

14But euery man is tempted, when hee is drawen away by his owne concupiscence, and is entised.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

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

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

14But each person is tempted by their own evil desires. These desires lead them on and drag them away.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

14It is our own thoughts that make us do bad things. When we want to do something wrong, our thoughts lead us in a bad way.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

14but each one is tempted, being led away and enticed by his own desires;

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