Bible Verses About Temptation

Temptation is common to everyone, but never irresistible for the believer. These verses about temptation promise a way of escape.

“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.” — 1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)
“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” — Matthew 26:41 (KJV)
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7 (KJV)
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” — Psalm 119:11 (KJV)

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