KJV ORIGINAL
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:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When you're facing temptation, don't blame God for it. God isn't drawn to evil and he doesn't set traps for people either.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God doesn't tempt you — he's not the one putting obstacles in your path.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter of James was written by James, likely the brother of Jesus, to Jewish Christians dispersed outside of Palestine during the mid-first century CE. It aimed to encourage believers to endure trials with steadfast faith and to live out their Christian convictions practically, addressing issues like temptation and the source of evil.
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