James 1:14
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But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
In other translations
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
Greek words
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