Bible verse
Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
James 1:15 · BSB
The verses around it, from James 1.
11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.
12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
14 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
17 Every 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.
18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
KJV
Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
ASV
Then the lust, when it hath conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death.
ERV
Then the lust, when it hath conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death.
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