James 1:12-18

ECB(i) 12 Blessed - the man who endures testing: because being approved he takes the wreath of life - which Adonay pre-evangelized to them who love him. 13 Word not, when tested, Because I am tested of Elohim: for Elohim is neither tested with evil nor tests anyone: 14 but each is tested when he is enticed of his own panting and entrapped. 15 Then when panting conceives, it births sin: and when sin completes/shalams, it breeds death. 16 Wander not, my beloved brothers. 17 Every gratuity of good and every gratuity of completion/shalom is from above; and descends from the Father of lights - with whom is neither changeableness nor shadow of turning. 18 Of his own will he bred us with the word of truth - to be some firstlings of his creatures.