Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
James 1:14 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for James 1:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 1 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”
James 1:14 (KJV)
Commentary on James 1:14
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Each person is tempted when drawn away (exelkomenos, ἐξελκόμενος) and enticed (deleazomenos, δελεαζόμενος) by his own desire (epithymia, ἐπιθυμία). James uses fishing and hunting imagery—bait lures prey outward. The battlefield is internal; sinful cravings hook the heart before external sin occurs.This anthropology matches Reformed teaching on total depravity: temptation exploits disordered desires, not merely external pressures. Sanctification therefore involves mortifying sinful appetites and cultivating holy affec...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 1:14
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“out of the hearts of men”
“as concerning your former way of life”
“and they defile the man.”
“so long as it is called today; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.”
“that it might be shown to be sin”
“for out of it is the wellspring of life.”
“But I say unto you”
“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence”
“nor say”
“finding occasion through the commandment”