James 1:13
ContextNET © | 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. |
NIV © | When tempted, no-one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; |
NASB © | Let 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. |
NLT © | And remember, no one who wants to do wrong should ever say, "God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else either. |
MSG © | Don't let anyone under pressure to give in to evil say, "God is trying to trip me up." God is impervious to evil, and puts evil in no one's way. |
BBE © | Let no man say when he is tested, I am tested by God; for it is not possible for God to be tested by evil, and he himself puts no man to such a test: |
NRSV © | No one, when tempted, should say, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil and he himself tempts no one. |
NKJV © | Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. |
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NET © [draft] ITL | |
NET © | 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. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Or “God must not be tested by evil people.” |