New Testament · Epistle
James 1:15
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Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
About James 1:15
James 1:15 from James speaks directly to Temptation, offering wisdom drawn from the New Testament tradition. This passage in the epistle literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- 1 Corinthians 10:13
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
- James 1:13
“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:”
- James 1:14
“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”
- Matthew 4:4
“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
- Matthew 4:7
“Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.”
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Promises and Prayers Connected to This Verse
Divine Promises
- A Way of Escape With Every Temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Prayer Points
- Praying the Lord's Own Words on Temptation (Matthew 6:13, 1 Corinthians 10:13)
How to Apply James 1:15
Study James 1:15 in context by reading the surrounding passage in James. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Temptation. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.