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Bible Verses About Temptation

11 Bible verses about temptation, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.

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1 Corinthians 10:13

KJVThere hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
WEBNo temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Matthew 26:41

KJVWatch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
WEBWatch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

James 4:7

KJVSubmit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
WEBBe subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

James 1:12-15

KJVBlessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
WEBBlessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to those who love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed. Then the lust, when it has conceived, bears sin. The sin, when it is full grown, produces death.

Ephesians 6:11

KJVPut on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
WEBPut on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Hebrews 2:18

KJVFor in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
WEBFor in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

Hebrews 4:15-16

KJVFor we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
WEBFor we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin. Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.

1 Peter 5:8-9

KJVBe sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
WEBBe sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

Matthew 6:13

KJVAnd lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
WEBBring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.’

Galatians 5:16

KJVThis I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
WEBBut I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh.

2 Peter 2:9

KJVThe Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
WEBthen the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,

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