Bible Verses About temptation
Scripture answer
Everyone faces temptation. Scripture promises a way out and the strength to stand.
Start with 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:12, Matthew 26:41; read each passage in its chapter.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Read in contextJames 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life.
Read in contextMatthew 26:41
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Read in contextHebrews 2:18
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
Read in contextJames 4:7
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Read in contextHebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.
Read in contextGalatians 5:16
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Read in contextPsalm 119:11
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Read in contextMatthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Read in context2 Timothy 2:22
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace.
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