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13     and do not subject us to the final test,[a]
        but deliver us from the evil one.(A)

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  1. 6:13 Jewish apocalyptic writings speak of a period of severe trial before the end of the age, sometimes called the “messianic woes.” This petition asks that the disciples be spared that final test.

13 [a]No one experiencing temptation should say, “I am being tempted by God”; for God is not subject to temptation to evil, and he himself tempts no one.(A) 14 Rather, each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.

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  1. 1:13–15 It is contrary to what we know of God for God to be the author of human temptation (Jas 1:13). In the commission of a sinful act, one is first beguiled by passion (Jas 1:14), then consent is given, which in turn causes the sinful act. When sin permeates the entire person, it incurs the ultimate penalty of death (Jas 1:15).

God is faithful, and by him you were called to fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.(A)

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