James 1:14-16

International Standard Version

¹⁴Instead, each person is tempted by his own desire, being lured and trapped by it. ¹⁵When that desire becomes pregnant, it gives birth to sin; and when that sin grows up, it gives birth to death.

Practical Christian Living

¹⁶Do not be^[a] deceived, my dear brothers.

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James 1:16 Or Don’t be

James 1:14-16

New International Version

¹⁴but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own^(A) evil desire and enticed. ¹⁵Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin;^(B) and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.^(C)

¹⁶Don’t be deceived,^(D) my dear brothers and sisters.^(E)

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