33 Bible Verses about Temptation
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Let no one say, when he is tempted, My temptation is from God; for God can not be tempted by evils, and he himself tempts no man.
No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.
But every one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desire, and is deluded.
and was there forty days, to be tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days; and when they were ended, he was afterward hungry.
And Jesus answered and said to him: It is said, You shall not put the Lord your God to the proof.
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is, willing, but the flesh is weak.
For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
But those who will be rich fail into temptation and a snare, and many foolish and hurtful desires, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Submit yourselves, therefore, to God; resist the devil, and he will flee from you;
And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a time.
Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep you from the hour of trial that is about to come on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth.
Jesus said to him: It is again written, You shall not put the Lord your God to the proof.
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them,
then, the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the ungodly for the day of judgment, to be punished;
Alas for the world because of snares! for it is necessary that snares come: but alas for that man by whom the snare comes!
So, then, desire, when it has conceived, brings forth sin; and sin, when it is matured, brings forth death.
Then he said to his disciples: It is impossible that causes of offense should not come; but alas for him by whom they come!
Watch, and pray, all of you, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward hungry.
in which you rejoice, though now for a little while, since it is needful, you are in sorrow under various temptations;
And the tempter came to him and said: If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.
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Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Temptation
No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.
then, the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the ungodly for the day of judgment, to be punished;
Temptation » Satan the chief agent in
And the tempter came to him and said: If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.
lest an advantage should be taken of us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his devices.
For by speaking boastful words of folly, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, and through lasciviousness, those who had really escaped from those who live in error.
Temptation » A test
By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: even his first-born, did he that had received the promises, offer up,
Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Seducers
Now the Spirit says expressly, that, in the last times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and teachings suggested by demons,
But evil men and impostors will become worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
and men will arise from among yourselves, speaking perverse things, that they may draw off disciples after them.
Temptation » Encouragement to those in the midst of
For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep you from the hour of trial that is about to come on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth.
No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.
then, the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the ungodly for the day of judgment, to be punished;
Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Temptation » The duty of resisting
Do you, therefore, beloved, since you know these things be forehand, beware, lest, being led away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
And take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts become heavy with reveling and drunkenness and the cares of life, and that day come upon you when you look not for it.
and present not your members to sin, as instruments of unrighteousness: but present yourselves to God, as alive from the dead; and your members to God, as instruments of righteousness.
Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand them in the evil day, and having overcome them all, to stand firm.
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » Temptation to deceit, examples of
After a little while, those who stood by came and said to Peter: Of a truth you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you. Then he began to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Enticers
For by speaking boastful words of folly, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, and through lasciviousness, those who had really escaped from those who live in error.
Temptation » The devil is the author of
And supper being over, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to deliver him up,
Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
For this reason, when I could no longer contain my self, I sent to know your faith, lest by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.
Temptation » Christ's
Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
and was there forty days, to be tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days; and when they were ended, he was afterward hungry.
For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold
Temptation » Voluntary entering into
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is, willing, but the flesh is weak.
And when he came to the place, he said to them: Pray, that you enter not into temptation.
Temptation » Often arises through » Worldly glory
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them,
Temptation » Jesus Christ being tempted
Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
Seeing, then, that we have a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
And the Son of man goes, as it is determined; but alas for that man by whom he is delivered up. And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it could be that was about to do this thing. And there had been also a contention among them, which of them was thought to be the greatest. read more.
And he said to them: The kings of the nations have dominion over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors. But you shall not be so; but let the greatest among you be as the younger, and him that is chief, as he that serves. For which is greater, he that reclines at table, or he that serves? Is not he that reclines at table? But I am among you as one that serves. You are they that have continued with me in my trials;
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man- we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor. For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifies, and those who are sanctified, are all of one Father: for which reason, he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: read more.
I will declare thy name among my brethren; in the midst of the assembly, will I sing hymns to thee. And again: I will put my trust in him. And again: Behold, I, and the children that God has given me. Since, then, the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also, in like manner, partook of the same, that, through his death, he might deprive of power him that has the power of death, that is, the devil; and might set free those who, through fear of death, were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For, verily, he does not take hold of angels, but he takes hold of the posterity of Abraham. "Wherefore, it behooved him to be made like his brethren in all things, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, in order to make expiation for the sins of the people. For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Temptation » Not tempting the lord
Nor let us tempt the Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents.
Jesus said to him: It is again written, You shall not put the Lord your God to the proof.
Temptation » Evil associates, the instruments of
Temptation » Alertness and prayer preventing temptation
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is, willing, but the flesh is weak.
Watch, and pray, all of you, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
And when he came to the place, he said to them: Pray, that you enter not into temptation.
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the wicked
And the Pharisees and Sadducees came to tempt him, and asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up to tempt him, and said: Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said to them: "Why do you tempt me, hypocrites?
Temptation » Christ » Resisted by the word of God
But he answered and said: It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
Then Jesus said to him: Get behind me, Satan, for it is written: You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.
Jesus said to him: It is again written, You shall not put the Lord your God to the proof.
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Peter
But Peter was sitting without in the court; and a maid servant came to him, and said: You also were with Jesus of Galilee. But he denied before them all, saying: I know not what you say. And when he went out into the entrance, an other maid-servant saw him, and said to those who were there: This man was also with Jesus the Nazarene. read more.
And again he denied, with an oath: I know not the man. After a little while, those who stood by came and said to Peter: Of a truth you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you. Then he began to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
and when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him, and said: You also were with Jesus the Nazarene. But he denied, saying: I neither know, nor understand what you say. And he went out into the entrance, and the cock crew. And the maid-servant saw him again, and began to say to those who stood by: This man is one of them. read more.
He again denied. And again, after a little while, those who stood by said to Peter: Surely, you are one of them; for you are a Galilean, and your speech is like theirs. But he began to curse and to swear, saying: I know not this man of whom you speak.
And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat down in the midst of them. And a certain maid-servant saw him sitting by the fire; and, looking intently at him, she said: This man also was with him. But he denied, saying: "Woman, I know him not. read more.
And after a little, another saw him, and said: You also are one of them. Peter replied: Man, I am not. And about one hour after, another confidently affirmed, saying: Of a truth, this man also was with him; for he is a Galilean. But Peter said: Man, I know not what you say. And immediately, while he was speaking, the cock crew.
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » A snare to jehoshaphat
Temptation » Exemplified
And, lest I should be too much exalted by the excellence of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I might not be too much exalted.
and my trial, which was in my flesh, you did not despise or loathe; but you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus.
Temptation » Comes from » Covetousness
But those who will be rich fail into temptation and a snare, and many foolish and hurtful desires, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil; through the desire of which, some have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of fertile fields
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of appetite
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
Temptation » Often arises through » Poverty
And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward hungry. And the tempter came to him and said: If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of ambition
For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in these, and overcome by them, the last state of such is worse than the first.
And James and John the sons of Zebedee came to him, and said: Teacher, we desire you to do for us whatever we shall ask. He said to them: "What do you wish me to do for you? They said to him: Grant to us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left, in thy glory.
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Abraham, by refusing a reward for service rendered
Temptation » Resisted, example of » The rechabites and daniel, by refusing wine
Temptation » Saints should » Resist, in faith
taking up, over all, the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one:
Being firm in the faith, resist him, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world.
Temptation » Saints should » Pray to be kept from
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is, willing, but the flesh is weak.
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of women
Temptation » Often arises through » Prosperity
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them,
Temptation » Saints should » Watch against
Be sober, be watchful: for your adversary, the devil, like a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour.
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is, willing, but the flesh is weak.
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Sarah » Lies
Temptation » Often ends in sin and perdition
But those who will be rich fail into temptation and a snare, and many foolish and hurtful desires, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
So, then, desire, when it has conceived, brings forth sin; and sin, when it is matured, brings forth death.
Temptation » Permitted as a trial of » Faith
that your faith, when proved, being much more precious than gold, which perishes though it be tried by fire, may be found to be for praise and honor and glory, at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
My brethren, count it all joy, when you fall into manifold trials, knowing that the trial of your faith produces patience.
Temptation » Blessedness of those who meet and overcome
Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
My brethren, count it all joy, when you fall into manifold trials, knowing that the trial of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its work perfected, that you may be perfect and faultless, wanting in nothing.
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » balaam
who have forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Christ, by refusing worldly honour
Therefore, Jesus perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew into the mountain himself alone.
And the devil took him up into a high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, in a moment of time. And the devil said to him: I will give you all the authority and glory of these, for it is delivered to me; and to whomever I will, I give it. If, therefore, you will bow with reverence before me, all shall be yours. read more.
And Jesus answered and said to him: Get behind me, Satan; it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » Corrupt good morals
Temptation » God limiting temptation
No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.
Temptation » God will not suffer saints to be exposed to, beyond their powers to bear
No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.
Temptation » God will make a way for saints to escape out of
No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.
Temptation » Always conformable to the nature of man
No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.
Temptation » God enables the saints to bear
No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Idolatry » Solomon » Influence » Wives
Temptation » The reward for tempting the lord
Nor let us tempt the Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents.
Temptation » Leading into » Prayer against being led into
And when he came to the place, he said to them: Pray, that you enter not into temptation.
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » Injured lot
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Silver and gold
Temptation » Avoid the way of
Temptation » Christ keeps faithful saints from the hour of
Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep you from the hour of trial that is about to come on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth.
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Friendship with violent men
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Broken vows
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Scoffing
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » greed
But those who will be rich fail into temptation and a snare, and many foolish and hurtful desires, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Temptation » Saints should » Restore those overcome by
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in any fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.
Temptation » Instances of » Balak tempts balaam
Temptation » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Temptation » Exemplified » balaam
Temptation » Exemplified » David
Temptation » Exemplified » Peter
and when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him, and said: You also were with Jesus the Nazarene. But he denied, saying: I neither know, nor understand what you say. And he went out into the entrance, and the cock crew. And the maid-servant saw him again, and began to say to those who stood by: This man is one of them. read more.
He again denied. And again, after a little while, those who stood by said to Peter: Surely, you are one of them; for you are a Galilean, and your speech is like theirs. But he began to curse and to swear, saying: I know not this man of whom you speak.
Temptation » Christ » Intercedes for his people under
And the Lord said: Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded you apostles for himself, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith fail not. And when you have turned to me again, strengthen your brethren.
Temptation » Who falls into temptation
But those who will be rich fail into temptation and a snare, and many foolish and hurtful desires, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Temptation » When people are tempted
Let no one say, when he is tempted, My temptation is from God; for God can not be tempted by evils, and he himself tempts no man. But every one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desire, and is deluded.
Temptation » Has strength through the weakness of the flesh
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is, willing, but the flesh is weak.
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » A detriment to israel
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Evil associations
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Sinful covenants
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » False gods
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Idolatry
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The prophet of judah
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Elisha, by reusing payment for healing
Temptation » Saints should » Not to occasion, to others
Let us, therefore, no longer judge one another: but rather decide to put no stumbling-block or snare in your brother's way.
Temptation » Instances of » The old prophet of beth-el, the prophet of judah
Temptation » Exemplified » Joseph
Temptation » Christ » Is able to succor those under
For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Temptation » Christ » Sympathizes with those under
For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
Temptation » Christ » Overcame
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of forbidden fruit
Temptation » Instances of » Abraham leads pharaoh
Temptation » Exemplified » Achan
Temptation » The lord knowing how to deliver the Godly out of temptations
then, the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the ungodly for the day of judgment, to be punished;
Temptation » Often strengthened by the perversion of God's word
and said to him: If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written: He will give his angels charge concerning you; and in their hands shall they take you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.
Temptation » God knows how to deliver saints out of
then, the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the ungodly for the day of judgment, to be punished;
Temptation » To worshipping the God of this world
and said to him: All these things will I give you, if you will fall down and worship me.
Temptation » Saints may be in heaviness through
in which you rejoice, though now for a little while, since it is needful, you are in sorrow under various temptations;
Temptation » To distrust of God's providence
And the tempter came to him and said: If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.
Temptation » To presumption
and said to him: If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written: He will give his angels charge concerning you; and in their hands shall they take you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.
Temptation » Permitted as a trial of » Disinterestedness
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » David » Adultery
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » jacob » Defrauds » Esau
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Job, by rejecting evil counsel
Temptation » Comes from » Lusts
But every one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desire, and is deluded.
Temptation » God not tempting anyone
Let no one say, when he is tempted, My temptation is from God; for God can not be tempted by evils, and he himself tempts no man.
Temptation » God cannot be the subject of
Let no one say, when he is tempted, My temptation is from God; for God can not be tempted by evils, and he himself tempts no man.
Temptation » Does not come from God
Let no one say, when he is tempted, My temptation is from God; for God can not be tempted by evils, and he himself tempts no man.
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » Devoured the strength of ephraim
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Adam
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Peter, by refusing a bribe
But Peter said to him: Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God might be purchased with money.
Temptation » Instances of » Jeroboam leads the northern kingdom (israel) into
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the devil
And he was there in the wilderness forty days, to be tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to him.
Temptation » Mere professors fall away in time of
Those on the rock are they that, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who, for awhile, believe, and in time of temptation apostatize.
Temptation » The devil will renew
And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a time.
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Achan
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » isaac » Lies
Temptation » Instances of » Gideon leads the people of israel into sin
Temptation » Instances of » Abimelech
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Census » Israel
Topics on Temptation
Jesus Christ, Temptation Of
Hebrews 4:15For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
Resisting Temptation
1 Corinthians 10:13No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.
Temptation, Avoiding Causing
Luke 17:1Then he said to his disciples: It is impossible that causes of offense should not come; but alas for him by whom they come!
Temptation, Resisting
James 1:12Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Temptation, Universality Of
1 Corinthians 10:13No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.
Yielding To Temptation
Mark 10:35-37And James and John the sons of Zebedee came to him, and said: Teacher, we desire you to do for us whatever we shall ask.
Related Topics
- Afflictions, Consolation During
- Being Tempted
- Enticement
- God, As Savior
- Overcoming Adversity
- Overcoming Hard Times
- Resisting Temptation
- Satan
- Satan, As Tempter
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