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Berean Standard Bible

“But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.”

James 1:14

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James has just spoken about the blessing of enduring trials, and now he addresses temptation. Some people were blaming God when they felt drawn toward sin.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

World English Bible (WEB)

But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

King James Version (KJV)

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But every man is tested when he is turned out of the right way by the attraction of his desire.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and each one is tempted, by his own desires being led away and enticed,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Sino que cada uno es tentado, cuando de su propia concupiscencia es atraído, y cebado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Al contrario, cada uno es tentado por sus propios malos deseos que lo arrastran y seducen.

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