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Bible Verses About Temptation

No temptation is new, and none is unbeatable — God always provides a way out. These Bible verses about temptation arm you for the moment the pull comes.

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1 Corinthians 10:13

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“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 an escape, so that you can stand up under it.”

James 1:12-15

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“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.”

Matthew 26:41

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““Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.””

Hebrews 4:15-16

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“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Psalms 119:11

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“I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.”

Hebrews 2:18

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“Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.”

Galatians 5:16

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“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”

Proverbs 4:14-15

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“Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.”

Ephesians 6:11

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“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.”

2 Peter 2:9

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“if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.”

Romans 6:14

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“For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Temptation?

No temptation is new, and none is unbeatable — God always provides a way out. These Bible verses about temptation arm you for the moment the pull comes.

What is a good Bible verse about Temptation?

1 Corinthians 10:13: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 an escape, so that you can stand up under it.”

Where should I start reading about Temptation in the Bible?

Start with James 1:12-15, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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