Bible Verses About Temptation — The Complete KJV Guide
The complete KJV guide to temptation, resistance, and the way of escape
Find power in KJV Bible verses about temptation. Scripture to help you resist sin, overcome weakness, and stand firm in your faith.
"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 with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." — 1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)
Temptation is a universal struggle that every believer faces. The Bible teaches that being tempted is not sin—even Jesus was tempted in all points as we are. What matters is how we respond. These verses provide wisdom and strength for resisting temptation and walking in victory through God's power.
The complete KJV guide to temptation, resistance, and the way of escape
What the Bible says about temptation
The KJV is precise here: God tempts no man (James 1:13), temptation is common to all (1 Corinthians 10:13), and Jesus Himself was tempted in all points yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). Together those verses remove three lies at once — that temptation comes from God, that it proves you are uniquely corrupt, and that Christ cannot sympathise with it.
How temptation works
James 1:14-15 traces the anatomy: desire, enticement, conception, sin, death. Naming the sequence matters because temptation is easiest to resist early in it. The wilderness account in Matthew 4 shows the same pattern from the other side, with Jesus answering each appeal with Scripture rather than with willpower.
The way of escape
1 Corinthians 10:13 promises a way out, not the absence of pressure. In practice Scripture describes that escape concretely: flee (Joseph literally ran), watch and pray, confess to another believer, and cut off the access point. The Bible's realism about repeated failure is also a mercy — Proverbs 24:16 says the just man falls seven times and rises again.
How to use this page
Identify the specific temptation you are fighting before you read, and choose one verse below to memorise word for word so it is available when the moment comes. Decide in advance on one practical step that removes the opportunity. Pray the last line of the Lord's Prayer honestly. Then explore the related studies on self-control, sin, and God's strength.
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
— Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
Faith as evidence of things hoped for helps us resist temptation by valuing unseen eternal rewards over visible temporal pleasures.
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1 Corinthians 10:13
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 with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
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10 Scriptures About Temptation
1 Corinthians 10:13
"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 with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."Read in context
James 1:12
"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."Read in context
Matthew 26:41
"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."Read in context
Hebrews 4:15
"For 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."Read in context
James 4:7
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."Read in context
Galatians 5:16
"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh."Read in context
Ephesians 6:11
"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."Read in context
Romans 6:14
"For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace."Read in context
2 Timothy 2:22
"Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart."Read in context
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What Does the Bible Say About Temptation?
The Bible teaches that temptation is a universal experience — even Jesus was tempted in every way we are (Hebrews 4:15). Temptation itself is not sin; yielding to it is. 1 Corinthians 10:13 offers one of Scripture's most encouraging promises: '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 with the temptation also make a way to escape.' This means every temptation comes with a God-provided exit. We are never trapped — we always have a choice.
How to Overcome Temptation
Jesus modeled the ultimate strategy for overcoming temptation: He used Scripture. When Satan tempted Him in the wilderness, Jesus responded each time with 'It is written' (Matthew 4:4-10). Practical steps include: memorizing Scripture (Psalm 119:11), fleeing tempting situations rather than flirting with them (2 Timothy 2:22), staying in community with accountable believers, putting on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:11), praying for strength before temptation strikes (Matthew 26:41), and identifying your triggers and developing strategies to avoid them.
A Prayer for Temptation
Lord, strengthen me against temptation. Help me to recognize the enemy's schemes and to flee from sin. When I am weak, be my strength. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I may walk in holiness and victory. Thank You for always providing a way of escape. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions About Temptation in the Bible
Is being tempted a sin?
No. Hebrews 4:15 confirms that Jesus was 'in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.' Temptation becomes sin only when we yield to it. Being tempted is part of the human experience — resisting it is where faithfulness is demonstrated.
What is the best Bible verse about temptation?
1 Corinthians 10:13 is the most reassuring: it promises that God will always provide a way of escape. James 4:7 is also powerful: 'Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.'
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