James 1:13

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.
World English Bible (WEB)
Let{G3004} no man{G3367} say{G3004}{(G5720)} when he is tempted{G3985}{(G5746)},{G3754} I am tempted{G3985}{(G5743)} of{G575} God{G2316}: for{G1063} God{G2316} cannot be tempted{G551}{G2076}{(G5748)} with evil{G2556}, neither{G1161} tempteth{G3985} he{G846}{G3985}{(G5719)} any man{G3762}:
Strong's King James
(13) Let nobody say when tempted that, "I'm being tempted from אֱלֹהִים Elohim because יהוה YAHWEH can't be tempted of evil and He doesn't tempt anyone!"
The F.O.G*
[13] When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He ever tempt anyone.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Let no one say, being tempted—‘From God I am tempted,’ for God is not tempted of evil, and Himself doth tempt no one,
Young's Literal Translation

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