James 1:16 - Forerunner Commentary

James 1:16

14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.

15 Then, ^awhen desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, ^bbrings forth death.

16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.

17 ^aEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, ^bwith whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

18 ^aOf His own will He brought us forth by the ^bword of truth, ^cthat we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.

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19 ¹So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, ^aslow to speak, ^bslow to wrath;

20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

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21 Therefore ^alay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, ^bwhich is able to save your souls.

Verse Comparison: James 1:16

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American Standard Version
Be not deceived, my beloved brethren.

Amplified® Bible
Do not be misled, my beloved brethren.

Contemporary English Version
Don't be fooled, my dear friends.

Darby English Version
Do not err, my beloved brethren.

Good News Bible
Do not be deceived, my dear friends!

International Standard Version
Do not be deceived, my dear brothers.

King James Version
Do not err, my beloved brethren.

New American Standard Bible
Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.

New International Version
Don't be deceived, my dear brothers.

New King James Version
Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Do not fall under deception, my beloved brethren.

Young's Literal Translation
Be not led astray, my brethren beloved;

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