26 Bible Verses about Jesus Christ, Temptation Of

not an high priest who is incapable of compassionating our miseries; since he was exposed to the same trials as we are, sin only excepted. let

for he hath made him who knew no sin to be a sin-offering for us, that we might be justified by God thro' him.

these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.

but by the precious blood of Christ, who is the lamb without spot, and without blemish:

Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil: there having fasted forty days and forty nights, he at length grew hungry. whereupon the tempter came to him, and said, "If thou be the Son of God, command these stones to become bread."read more.
but Jesus answered him, It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every thing that God shall prescribe." then the devil took Jesus with him to Jerusalem, and having set him on the wing of the temple, he said to him, if you are the Son of God, throw your self down: for it is written, "he will charge his angels to take care of you, and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest you bruise your foot against a stone." Jesus replied, it is likewise written, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God." Again, the devil accompanyed him up a very high mountain, and representing to him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them: all these things, said he, will I give you, if you will prostrate your self and worship me. Then said Jesus to him, get thee hence Satan: for it it written, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve ." whereupon the devil left him, and immediately angels came and ministred unto him.

presently after the spirit convey'd him into the desart.

and you know that he appear'd to abolish our sins; and that he was himself without sin.

where he continued forty days, being tempted by Satan: and when he was among the wild beasts, angels ministred unto him.

Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil: there having fasted forty days and forty nights, he at length grew hungry. whereupon the tempter came to him, and said, "If thou be the Son of God, command these stones to become bread."read more.
but Jesus answered him, It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every thing that God shall prescribe." then the devil took Jesus with him to Jerusalem, and having set him on the wing of the temple, he said to him, if you are the Son of God, throw your self down: for it is written, "he will charge his angels to take care of you, and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest you bruise your foot against a stone." Jesus replied, it is likewise written, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God." Again, the devil accompanyed him up a very high mountain, and representing to him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them: all these things, said he, will I give you, if you will prostrate your self and worship me. Then said Jesus to him, get thee hence Satan: for it it written, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve ."

Now Jesus being full of the holy spirit, return'd from Jordan, and was led by the spirit into the desart, being forty days tempted by the devil, without eating any thing all that while: but that time expired, he at last was seiz'd with hunger. then the devil said to him; if you are the son of God, command this stone to become bread.read more.
but Jesus answered him, it is written, "man shall not live by bread alone, but by every thing that God appoints." then the devil took him to the top of a high mountain, and in an instant represented to him all the kingdoms of the world. all this power, said he, will I give thee, and the glory of them: for they are at my disposal, and where I please, I bestow them. if therefore you will worship me, they shall be all your own. but Jesus answered him, avant, satan, for it is written, "thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve." next, the devil brought him to Jerusalem, and setting him on the battlements of the temple, said to him, if you be the son of God, throw your self down from this height, for it is written, "he shall charge his angels to watch for your preservation: and they shall bear you up in their hands, for fear your foot should hit against a stone." but Jesus replied, it is said, "thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God." and when the whole temptation was ended, the devil left him for a time.

from that time began Jesus to let his disciples know that he should go to Jerusalem, there suffer many indignities from the senators, chief priests, and scribes, be put to death, and be raised again the third day. then Peter taking him aside, began to expostulate with him, saying, God forbid, Sir, this should ever happen to you. but he frown'd upon Peter, and said, out of my sight pernicious obstacle to my designs; your views are all worldly, regardless of what is divine.

At length he began to inform them, that the son of man should suffer many indignities, be rejected by the chief priests, Scribes, and senators, be even put to death, and after three days should rise again. and this he said in such an undisguised manner, that Peter took him aside, and pretended to reprimand him. but Jesus return'd, and looking upon his disciples, he gave Peter this rebuke, be gone, thou adversary, your views are all worldly, regardless of what is divine.

After this, Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemani, and said to the disciples, stay here, while I go there and pray. but he took with him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be in a very great agony of grief. and he said to them, "my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death:" stay here and watch by me.read more.
Then advancing a little further, he fell prostrate in prayer, and said, "O my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not mine, but thy will be done." then returning to the disciples, and finding them asleep, he said to Peter, what, could ye not watch by me one hour? watch and pray that ye may not sink under the trial: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the flesh is weak. again, he went away the second time, and prayed thus, "O my father, if I cannot avoid drinking this cup, thy will be done." then returning, he found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. then he left them once more, and went to prayers the third time, using the same words.

At length they came to a place call'd Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, stay here, whilst I shall be at prayer. but he took with him Peter, James, and John. then he began to be in a great consternation and anguish of mind. and he said to them; my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.read more.
then advancing a little further, he fell on the ground, and prayed, that this anxiety might pass from him. saying, father, all things are possible to thee, take away this cup from me: nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done. Then he return'd, and having found them sleeping, he said to Peter, Simon, are you asleep? could you not watch one hour? watch and pray, that you may not yield to temptation: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the body is weak. Again he retired, and prayed, uttering the same words. then he return'd and found them still sleeping, for their eyes were heavy, and they did not know how to give an answer. after that he came a third time, and said to them, sleep on now and take your rest. 'tis done, the time is come, and the son of man is to be betrayed into the hands of sinners. rise, let us be going: see, the traitor is just upon us.

at his arrival there, he said to them, pray that you may withstand the trial. At length he withdrew from them about a stone's cast, where falling upon his knees, he pray'd in these words, father, "O that you would divert this cup from me! nevertheless not my will, but thine be done."read more.
then an angel from heaven appear'd to him, and comforted him. and being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was like grumes of blood falling to the ground. then rising from prayer, he came to his disciples, and finding them asleep, oppress'd with grief, why do you sleep? said he, rise, and pray that you may withstand the trial.

the passengers all the while reviling him, shook their heads at him, and cry'd, you that could destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, now save thy self: if thou art the son of God, come down from the cross. the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner.read more.
he saved others, said they, but cannot save himself: if he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. he relied upon God; if he be such a favourite, let God then deliver him: for he us'd to say he was the son of God. one of the robbers too, who were crucified with him, treated him with the same reproach.

in like manner the chief priests and the Scribes in derision said to one another: he pretended to save others, himself he cannot save. let the Messiah, the king of Israel, descend now from the cross: let us see that, and we will believe on him. and they that were crucified with him, threw their reproaches at him.

the soldiers too, who came to bring him vinegar, insulted him, saying, if thou art the king of the Jews, save thy self.

Now one of the malefactors, that was crucified with him, impiously said, if thou art the Christ, save thy self, and us.

others, to try him, desir'd he would show some miraculous sign in the heaven.

Then certain of the Scribes and of the Pharisees said, master, we should be glad you would shew us some miracle. but he answered them, this wicked degenerate race demand a miracle; but no other miracle shall they have, except that of the prophet Jonas.

and as the crowd grew more numerous, he thus began, this is a degenerate race of men: they demand a miracle: but no miracle shall be exhibited, but such as happen'd in the person of Jonas the prophet.

whereupon the Jews said, what miracle can you show to justify your behaviour?

but said they, what miracle then will you let us see to make us believe you? what strange work will you perform?

for having himself stood the test of sufferings, he is capable of being moved to relieve those who undergo such tryals.

not an high priest who is incapable of compassionating our miseries; since he was exposed to the same trials as we are, sin only excepted. let us therefore approach with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may obtain the seasonable assistance of divine mercy and favour.