12. Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for, having been proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which He has promised to them that love him.
13. Let no man, being tempted, say, I am tempted of God. For God cannot be tempted by evil things, and himself tempts no one.
14. But every one is tempted, drawn away, and enticed by his own lust;
15. then lust, having conceived, gives birth to sin; but sin fully completed brings forth death.
16. Do not err, my beloved brethren.
17. Every good gift and every perfect gift comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of turning.