MANNAFEST

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

KJV

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ASV

Then the lust, when it hath conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death.

WEB

Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

YLT

afterward the desire having conceived, doth give birth to sin, and the sin having been perfected, doth bring forth death.

DBT

then lust, having conceived, gives birth to sin; but sin fully completed brings forth death.

About this book

New Testament

JamesThe Lord's brother writes to the twelve tribes scattered abroad — five chapters of direct, practical wisdom on the life faith produces. Pure religion, the tongue, the prayer of the righteous.

Author
James the Lord's brother (traditional — cf. Gal 1:19), leader of the Jerusalem church
Date
Early — possibly mid-40s AD, making it likely the earliest NT letter

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