33 Bible Verses about Temptation

No temptation has overtaken you, except that which is human: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what you are able, but with the temptation, He will also make a way of escape, in order that you may be able to bear it.

for the Lord knows how to rescue the godly out of temptations, and to keep the unrighteous unto the day of judgment enduring punishment:

And the tempter having come to Him, said; If thou art the Son of God, speak in order that these stones may become bread.

in order that we may not be gobbled up by Satan: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

For speaking swelling words of vanity, in the lusts of the flesh they beguile with their impurities, those that have but partially escaped, who are still moving about in their delusion;

By faith Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac: and the one having received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

Happy is the man who endures temptation: because, being proved, he will receive a crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him with divine love.

But the Spirit says positively, that in the last times certain ones will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and to the teachings of demons,

But wicked men and seducers will wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

and men from you yourselves will rise up, speaking perverse things, in order to lead away disciples after them.

For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.

Because you have kept the word of my patience, and I will keep you from the hour of temptation, which is about to come upon the whole world, to try those dwelling upon the earth.

No temptation has overtaken you, except that which is human: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what you are able, but with the temptation, He will also make a way of escape, in order that you may be able to bear it.

for the Lord knows how to rescue the godly out of temptations, and to keep the unrighteous unto the day of judgment enduring punishment:

Happy is the man who endures temptation: because, being proved, he will receive a crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him with divine love.

Then you, beloved, foreknowing watch, lest, having been led away by the delusion of the ungodly, you may fall from your own stedfastness:

But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts may be burdened with luxury, and drunkenness, and worldly cares, and that day may come on you unanticipated.

neither present your members arms of iniquity unto sin; but present yourselves to God, as alive from the dead, and your members arms of righteousness unto God.

Therefore take the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil day, and having done all things, to stand.

And after a little the bystanders coming to Peter, said, Truly, thou art also one of them, for indeed thy speech betrays thee. Then he began to anathematize and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

For speaking swelling words of vanity, in the lusts of the flesh they beguile with their impurities, those that have but partially escaped, who are still moving about in their delusion;

And the supper being on hand, the devil already having entered into the heart, that Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, should betray Him,

Then Jesus was led up into the wilderness by the Spirit, to be tempted by the devil.

Therefore I indeed, no longer containing, sent that I might know your faith, lest perhaps the tempter tempted you, and our labor may be in vain.

Then Jesus was led up into the wilderness by the Spirit, to be tempted by the devil.

For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.

And He ate nothing during those days; and they having been completed, He afterward hungered.

But you are those who have remained with me in my temptations.

For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched with our infirmities; but one having been tempted as to all things like unto us, apart from sin.

Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

He being at the place, He said to them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.

Again the devil takes Him into an exceedingly high mountain, and shows Him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of the same,

Then Jesus was led up into the wilderness by the Spirit, to be tempted by the devil.

Therefore having a great high priest, having entered into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the testimony. For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched with our infirmities; but one having been tempted as to all things like unto us, apart from sin.

Indeed the Son of man goes, according to that which has been appointed: but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! And they began to inquire among themselves, who then of them is the one of them about to do this. And there was a contention among them, which one of them seems to be the greater, read more.
And He said to them, The kings of the Gentiles domineer over them; and those exercising authority over them are called Benefactors. But you are not thus: but let the greater among you be as the younger; and the leader as the waiter. For which is the greater, he that sitteth at the table, or the waiter? is not the one sitting? but I am in the midst of you as the waiter. But you are those who have remained with me in my temptations.

But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one. For it became him, on account of whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in leading many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering. For both the one sanctifying and they who are sanctified are all of one: on account of which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, read more.
saying, I will proclaim thy name to thy brethren, in the midst of the church will sing praises to thee. And again, I will put my trust in him: and again; Behold, I and the children which God has given unto me. Then since the children have inherited blood and flesh, he likewise also received the same, in order that through death he might set at nought him who has the power of death, that is, the devil; and might reconcile them whosoever were subject to bondage all their life through the fear of death. For not yet does he take upon himself the nature of angels, but he takes upon himself the seed of Abraham. Therefore he ought in all things to be made like unto his brethren, in order that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things appertaining to God, to the end that he may atone for the sins of the people. For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.

Neither let us tempt the Lord, as some of them tempted Him, and were destroyed by serpents.

Jesus said to him; Again it has been written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation: for the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

He being at the place, He said to them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.

And the Pharisees and Sadducees having come to Him, tempting Him, asked Him to show them a sign from heaven.

And behold, a certain lawyer stood up tempting Him, saying, Teacher, having done what shall I inherit eternal life?

And Jesus knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, O ye hypocrites?

And He responding said; It has been written, A man shall not live upon bread alone, but upon every word coming forth through the mouth of God.

If having fallen down thou mayest worship me: then Jesus says to him, Get behind me, Satan; for it has been written; Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve.

Jesus said to him; Again it has been written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

And Peter was sitting without in the court. And a certain maidservant came to him, saying, Truly, thou wast with Jesus the Galilean. And he denied before all, I know not what you say. And another maidservant saw him, having come to the gate, and says to them there, This man was with Jesus the Nazarene. read more.
And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man. And after a little the bystanders coming to Peter, said, Truly, thou art also one of them, for indeed thy speech betrays thee. Then he began to anathematize and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

and seeing Peter warming, looking upon him, says, Thou wast with Jesus the Nazarene. And he denied, saying, I know not, neither do I understand what you say. And he went out into the portico; and the cock crew. And the maidservant seeing him again, began to say to the bystanders, He is one of them. read more.
And again he denied: and after a little again the bystanders were saying to Peter, Truly, thou art one of them; for indeed thou art a Galilean. But he began to anathematize, and to swear, I know not this man of whom you speak.

And having lighted a fire in the midst of the court, and they sitting together, Peter was sitting in the midst of them. And a certain maidservant, seeing him sitting at the fire, and fixing her eyes on him, said, This man was with Him. And he denied Him, saying, Woman, I know Him not. read more.
And after a brief interval another seeing him, said, Truly, thou art one of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. And about one hour having elapsed, a certain other man accosted him, saying, He was truly with Him: for he is a Galilean. And Peter said, Man, I know Him not. And immediately, he yet speaking, the cock crew.

And that I may not be exalted by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given unto me in the flesh, the messenger of Satan that he may buffet me, in order that I may not be exalted.

But those wishing to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown the people in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all evils: which some seeking after have wandered from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

And having fasted forty days and forty nights, He afterward hungered. And the tempter having come to Him, said; If thou art the Son of God, speak in order that these stones may become bread.

For if having escaped the pollutions of the world through the perfect knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and having again become entangled in these things, they are overcome, the last state has to them become worse than the first.

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come to Him, saying, Teacher, we wish that you may do unto us whatsoever we may ask. And He said to them, What do you wish for me to do for you? And they said to Him, Grant unto us, that we may sit, one on thy right, and one on thy left, in thy glory.

in all things taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that it is for you to complete the same sufferings in this world along with your brotherhood.

lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Again the devil takes Him into an exceedingly high mountain, and shows Him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of the same,

Be sober, watch. The devil is walking round like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour:

Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

But those wishing to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown the people in destruction and perdition.

Then the lust, conceiving, brings forth sin; and sin, having been perfected, produces death.

that the trial of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, however being tried by the fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor in the revelation of Jesus Christ:

Count it all joy, my brethren, when you may fall into manifold temptations. Knowing that the trial of your faith works out endurance.

Happy is the man who endures temptation: because, being proved, he will receive a crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him with divine love.

Count it all joy, my brethren, when you may fall into manifold temptations. Knowing that the trial of your faith works out endurance. But let endurance have its perfect work, in order that you may be perfect and whole in every part, lacking in nothing.

leaving the straight way, they have wandered off, following in the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the reward of iniquity; and had the conviction of his own conscience:

And Jesus knowing that they are about to come and take Him, that they may make Him king, departs again into the mountain Himself alone.

And the devil leading Him up, he showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said to Him, I will give all the authority and glories of these to thee: because it has been given unto me: and I give it to whom I may wish; then if thou mayest worship before me all shall belong to thee. read more.
And Jesus responding said to him; It has been written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God and Him only shalt thou serve.

Be not deceived: Evil communications corrupt good manners.

No temptation has overtaken you, except that which is human: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what you are able, but with the temptation, He will also make a way of escape, in order that you may be able to bear it.

No temptation has overtaken you, except that which is human: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what you are able, but with the temptation, He will also make a way of escape, in order that you may be able to bear it.

No temptation has overtaken you, except that which is human: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what you are able, but with the temptation, He will also make a way of escape, in order that you may be able to bear it.

No temptation has overtaken you, except that which is human: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what you are able, but with the temptation, He will also make a way of escape, in order that you may be able to bear it.

No temptation has overtaken you, except that which is human: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what you are able, but with the temptation, He will also make a way of escape, in order that you may be able to bear it.

Neither let us tempt the Lord, as some of them tempted Him, and were destroyed by serpents.

lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

He being at the place, He said to them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.

Because you have kept the word of my patience, and I will keep you from the hour of temptation, which is about to come upon the whole world, to try those dwelling upon the earth.

But those wishing to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown the people in destruction and perdition.

Brethren, if indeed a man may be overtaken in some transgression, you who are spiritual, perfect such an one in the spirit of meekness; watching yourself, lest you may also be tempted.

and seeing Peter warming, looking upon him, says, Thou wast with Jesus the Nazarene. And he denied, saying, I know not, neither do I understand what you say. And he went out into the portico; and the cock crew. And the maidservant seeing him again, began to say to the bystanders, He is one of them. read more.
And again he denied: and after a little again the bystanders were saying to Peter, Truly, thou art one of them; for indeed thou art a Galilean. But he began to anathematize, and to swear, I know not this man of whom you speak.

Simon, Simon, behold, Satan sought you out, to sift you as wheat: but I prayed for you, that your faith may not fail you: and thou, when having turned, strengthen thy brethren:

But those wishing to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown the people in destruction and perdition.

Let no one being tempted say, I am tempted from God. For God can not be tempted with evils, and he tempts no one: but each one is tempted by his own lusts, being drawn out, and enticed.

Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Then let us no longer judge one another: but rather judge this, not to place before a brother an offence for a stumblingblock.

For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.

For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched with our infirmities; but one having been tempted as to all things like unto us, apart from sin.

Then the devil leaveth Him; and behold, the angels came to Him and continued to minister unto Him.

for the Lord knows how to rescue the godly out of temptations, and to keep the unrighteous unto the day of judgment enduring punishment:

and says to Him; If thou art the Son of God, cast thyself down; for it has been written, That He will give His angels charge concerning thee, and upon their hand they will bear thee, lest thou mayest dash thy foot against a stone.

for the Lord knows how to rescue the godly out of temptations, and to keep the unrighteous unto the day of judgment enduring punishment:

and said to Him; All these things will I give unto thee,

In whom you rejoice, if however it is needful, being grieved a little while among manifold temptations: in order

And the tempter having come to Him, said; If thou art the Son of God, speak in order that these stones may become bread.

and says to Him; If thou art the Son of God, cast thyself down; for it has been written, That He will give His angels charge concerning thee, and upon their hand they will bear thee, lest thou mayest dash thy foot against a stone.

but each one is tempted by his own lusts, being drawn out, and enticed.

Let no one being tempted say, I am tempted from God. For God can not be tempted with evils, and he tempts no one:

Let no one being tempted say, I am tempted from God. For God can not be tempted with evils, and he tempts no one:

Let no one being tempted say, I am tempted from God. For God can not be tempted with evils, and he tempts no one:

And Peter said to him, Thy silver be unto destruction with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.

And he was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels continued to minister unto Him.

And those on the stones are they who, when they may hear, receive the word with joy; and they have no root in them, who believe for a time, and in time of temptation they fall away.

And the devil having perfected every temptation, departed from Him for a season.