King James Version
James 1:14 in the King James Version says “But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.” — study this verse from James chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”
James 1:14 · KJV
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried , he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
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: evil: or, evils
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Do not err, my beloved brethren.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is tempted”
G3985to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
“of”
G5259under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
“when he is drawn away”
G1828to drag forth, i.e., (figuratively) to entice (to sin)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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