# Connecting Statement:

James reminds the believers who have fled that God does not cause temptation; he tells them how to avoid temptation.

# Blessed is the man who endures testing

"The man who endures testing is fortunate" or "The man who endures testing is well off"

# endures testing

remains faithful to God during hardships

# passed the test

he has been approved by God

# receive the crown of life

Eternal life is spoken of as if it were a wreath of leaves placed on the head of a victorious athlete. AT: "receive eternal life as his reward" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# has been promised to those who love God

This can be stated in active form. AT: "God has promised to those who love him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# when he is tempted

"when he desires to do something evil"

# I am tempted by God

This can be stated in active form. AT: "God is trying to make me do something evil" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# God is not tempted by evil

This can be stated in active form. AT: "No one can make God desire to do evil" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# nor does he himself tempt anyone

"and God himself does not try to persuade anyone do evil"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/endure]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/test]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/god]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/tempt]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]