James 1:13-18 (New Revised Standard)
13
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.
14
But one is tempted by one's own desire, being lured and enticed by it;
15
then, when that desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and that sin, when it is fully grown, gives birth to death.
16
Do not be deceived, my beloved. a
17
Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. b
18
In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
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a.
James 1:16 - Gk [my beloved brothers]
b.
James 1:17 - Other ancient authorities read [variation due to a shadow of turning]