Bible Verses About Temptation

27 verses in the King James Version (KJV) and the Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Everyone faces temptation, and the Bible is refreshingly frank about it. It says Jesus himself was tempted, so he understands. These verses offer practical help: a promise that there is always a way out, encouragement to stay alert, and the reminder that falling short is not the end. Whether you're wrestling with a habit, a shortcut, or a moment of weakness, read these as allies in the fight, not as a lecture.

1 Corinthians 10:13

KJV

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; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
BSB

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
James 1:12

KJV

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:13

KJV

Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
BSB

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
James 1:14

KJV

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
BSB

But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
James 1:15

KJV

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
BSB

Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
James 4:7

KJV

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
BSB

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Matthew 26:41

KJV

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
BSB

“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Matthew 6:13

KJV

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
BSB

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Hebrews 2:18

KJV

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
BSB

Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
Hebrews 4:15

KJV

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
BSB

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
Hebrews 4:16

KJV

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
BSB

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Galatians 5:16

KJV

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
BSB

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Galatians 6:1

KJV

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
BSB

Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
1 Peter 5:8

KJV

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
BSB

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:9

KJV

Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
BSB

Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
2 Peter 2:9

KJV

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
BSB

if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.
Romans 13:14

KJV

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
BSB

Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.
Romans 6:12

KJV

Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
BSB

Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires.
Romans 12:21

KJV

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
BSB

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Ephesians 6:11

KJV

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
BSB

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
1 John 2:16

KJV

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
BSB

For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.
Psalm 119:11

KJV

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
BSB

I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
Proverbs 1:10

KJV

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
BSB

My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.
Proverbs 4:14

KJV

Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
BSB

Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
2 Timothy 2:22

KJV

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
BSB

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Luke 22:40

KJV

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
BSB

When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”
Mark 14:38

KJV

Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
BSB

Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

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