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Connecting Statement:
James reminds the believers who have fled that God does not cause temptation; he tells them how to avoid temptation.
Blessed
"Fortunate" or "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"