What Does 1 Corinthians 10:13 Mean?
1 Corinthians 10:13 meaning explained verse-by-verse: "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you ..." Original language, context & application.
"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)
The Plain Meaning
Paul assures believers that every temptation is common and manageable. God's faithfulness ensures that with every temptation comes a way of escape.
Word Study
'Ekbasis' means a way out, exit, or escape route—literally 'a stepping out.' It combines 'ek' (out of) and 'basis' (step). God doesn't just limit temptation; He engineers a specific exit strategy. The believer's job is to find it and take it.
Living It Out
You're never trapped by temptation. God limits what you face and always provides an escape route. Look for it and take it.
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