13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.

Read full chapter

12 (A)“Woe to him (B)who builds a town with blood
    and founds a city on iniquity!
13 Behold, is it not from the Lord of hosts
    that (C)peoples labor merely for fire,
    and nations weary themselves for nothing?

Read full chapter

12 (A)Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive (B)the crown of life, (C)which God has promised to those who love him.

Read full chapter

19 You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For (A)who can resist his will?” 20 But who are you, O man, (B)to answer back to God? (C)Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?”

Read full chapter

Testing of Your Faith

(A)Count it all joy, my brothers,[a] when you meet trials (B)of various kinds,

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. James 1:2 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters; also verses 16, 19

12 The man said, (A)“The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.”

Read full chapter

17 O Lord, why do you make us wander from your ways
    and (A)harden our heart, so that we fear you not?
(B)Return for the sake of your servants,
    the tribes of your heritage.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

The ESV New Inductive Study Bible, Milano Softone, Green
The ESV New Inductive Study Bible, Milano Softone, Green
Retail: $74.99
Our Price: $44.99
Save: $30.00 (40%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Green with Mosaic Cross Design
ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Green with Mosaic Cross Design
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $16.78
Save: $28.21 (63%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Case of 24
ESV Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Case of 24
Retail: $311.76
Our Price: $155.76
Save: $156.00 (50%)
ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Chestnut
ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Chestnut
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $22.93
Save: $22.06 (49%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars