“But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.”
1 Timothy 6:9
“There 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 wit...”
1 Corinthians 10:13
“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”
1 Peter 1:6
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“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:”
2 Peter 2:9
“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
2 Timothy 2:22
“Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:”
Acts 20:19
“Or hath God assayed to go and take him a nation from the midst of another nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, an...”
Deuteronomy 4:34
“The great temptations which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the stretched out arm, whereby the Lord thy God brought the...”
Deuteronomy 7:19
“And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul des...”
Deuteronomy 14:26
“The great temptations which thine eyes have seen, the signs, and those great miracles:”
Deuteronomy 29:3
“Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the...”
Ephesians 2:3
“And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.”
Galatians 4:14
“Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:”
Hebrews 3:8
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
James 1:2
“Blessed 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.”
James 1:12
“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”
James 1:14
“Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.”
James 4:2
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7
“And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.”
Luke 4:13
“They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall a...”
Luke 8:13
“And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.”
Luke 11:4
“Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.”
Luke 22:28
“And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.”
Luke 22:40
“And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.”
Luke 22:46
“Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.”
Mark 14:38
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
Matthew 6:13
“The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.”
Matthew 16:1
“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Matthew 26:41
“Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstrip...”
Micah 7:1
“And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.”
Psalms 78:18
“Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness:”
Psalms 95:8
“But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.”
Psalms 106:14
“Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell u...”
Revelation 3:10
“And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.”
Revelation 9:6
“Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.”
1 Corinthians 6:18
“Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt...”
1 Corinthians 7:5
“Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.”
1 Corinthians 10:6
“Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.”
1 Corinthians 10:9
“Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.”
1 Corinthians 10:14
“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.”
1 Corinthians 14:1
“As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come wh...”
1 Corinthians 16:12
“I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write u...”
1 John 2:13
“I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word ...”
1 John 2:14
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
1 John 2:16
“And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”
1 John 2:17
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
1 John 4:4
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”
1 John 5:4
“Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”
1 John 5:5
“And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”
1 John 5:15
“Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee; I pray thee, say me not nay. And the king said unto her, Ask on, my mother: for I will not say thee nay.”
1 Kings 2:20
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Bible say about temptation?
- The Bible teaches that temptation is a normal part of human experience that everyone faces, including Jesus himself. It's not a sin to be tempted—the issue is how we respond. Scripture shows us that God always provides a way out when we're tempted, and that we can find strength through prayer, community, and remembering God's promises.
- What is the best Bible verse for temptation?
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 is often called the go-to verse: '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.' This verse is powerful because it reminds us we're not alone in our struggles and that we're never faced with more than we can handle with God's help.
- How can Scripture help with temptation?
- Reading Bible verses about God's love and strength can rewire our thinking in tempting moments, giving us better options than giving in. Many people memorize key verses to recall when tempted, or they pray through scripture when facing difficult choices. The stories of biblical characters who overcame temptation can also inspire us and show practical ways to stay strong.
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