James 1:16

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James has just explained that temptation comes from our own desires, not from God, and that sin leads to death. This short warning sits between that teaching and his declaration about God's good giving.

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James 1:13When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
James 1:17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
Matthew 7:11So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!
1 John 4:1Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Compare translations

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

World English Bible (WEB)

Don’t be deceived, my beloved brothers.

King James Version (KJV)

Do not err, my beloved brethren.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Be not deceived, my beloved brethren.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do not be turned from the right way, dear brothers.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Be not led astray, my brethren beloved;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Amados hermanos míos, no erréis.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mis queridos hermanos, no se engañen.

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James 1:16

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