Bible Verses About Temptation
8 Bible verses about Temptation to read, reflect on, and commit to memory.
No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.
For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.
Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t fall.
Common questions
What does the Bible say about temptation?
“God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Temptation itself is not sin; Jesus was tempted yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15).
Which Bible verses help with temptation?
1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:12–14, Matthew 26:41, and Hebrews 4:15–16 are commonly memorized. They promise both a way out and a sympathetic Savior.
How can I resist temptation?
Jesus resisted with memorized Scripture — “It is written” (Matthew 4). Watch and pray (Matthew 26:41), look for God’s promised way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13), and draw near to the throne of grace for help (Hebrews 4:16).