25+ Bible Verses About Temptation

1 - 1 Corinthians 10:13
"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 a way out so that you can endure it."

Explanation: God assures us that He will not allow any temptation beyond our ability to resist and promises a way of escape when we are tempted.

2 - James 1:13-14
"When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed."

Explanation: Temptation does not come from God but from our own desires. Recognizing this helps us take responsibility for our actions.

3 - Matthew 26:41
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

Explanation: Jesus advises us to stay vigilant and prayerful to resist temptation, acknowledging the weakness of human nature.

4 - Hebrews 2:18
"Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted."

Explanation: Jesus experienced temptation, so He understands our struggles and can help us when we are tempted.

5 - James 4:7
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

Explanation: Resisting temptation begins with submitting to God, which gives us the strength to oppose the devil’s schemes.

6 - Galatians 5:16
"So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."

Explanation: Living in alignment with the Holy Spirit helps us overcome fleshly temptations.

7 - Proverbs 4:14-15
"Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way."

Explanation: Avoiding situations and environments that lead to temptation helps us stay on the right path.

8 - Romans 13:14
"Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh."

Explanation: Focusing on Jesus and His example helps us overcome the urge to fulfill sinful desires.

9 - 2 Timothy 2:22
"Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."

Explanation: Running from temptation and surrounding ourselves with people of faith strengthens us to live righteously.

10 - 1 Peter 5:8-9
"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings."

Explanation: Being vigilant and steadfast in faith protects us from the devil’s attempts to tempt and devour us.

11 - Psalm 119:11
"I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

Explanation: Knowing and memorizing God’s Word helps us resist temptation by reminding us of His truth.

12 - Matthew 4:1-2
"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry."

Explanation: Jesus’ experience in the wilderness shows us that even He faced temptation, and He responded by relying on God’s Word.

13 - 1 Timothy 6:9
"Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction."

Explanation: Desiring wealth can lead to temptation and harm, highlighting the importance of focusing on God over material things.

14 - Psalm 141:4
"Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies."

Explanation: The psalmist prays for God’s protection against falling into temptation and joining in with evildoers.

15 - Genesis 4:7
"If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it."

Explanation: Temptation is always nearby, but we are called to master it and choose what is right.

16 - Luke 22:40
"On reaching the place, he said to them, 'Pray that you will not fall into temptation.'"

Explanation: Jesus encourages prayer as a way to guard against falling into temptation.

17 - 1 Corinthians 6:18
"Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body."

Explanation: Sexual temptation is powerful, and we are advised to flee from it to protect our body and spirit.

18 - Psalm 119:37
"Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word."

Explanation: Avoiding distractions and focusing on God’s Word helps us overcome temptations that pull us away from Him.

19 - Ephesians 6:11
"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes."

Explanation: Equipping ourselves with God’s spiritual armor enables us to resist temptation and stand firm.

20 - 2 Peter 2:9
"The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment."

Explanation: God is aware of our struggles with temptation and knows how to rescue us from them.

21 - Matthew 6:13
"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."

Explanation: In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus teaches us to ask God for protection from temptation and evil.

22 - Galatians 6:1
"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted."

Explanation: While helping others avoid sin, we must also guard ourselves to avoid falling into temptation.

23 - Hebrews 4:15
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin."

Explanation: Jesus understands our temptations, as He faced them too, and provides a perfect example of resisting sin.

24 - 2 Corinthians 10:13
"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."

Explanation: Controlling our thoughts and aligning them with Christ’s truth helps prevent temptation from taking root.

25 - Proverbs 7:25-26
"Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths. Many are the victims she has brought down; her slain are a mighty throng."

Explanation: This verse warns against the allure of temptation, reminding us to guard our hearts and choices.

26 - James 1:12
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."

Explanation: Resisting temptation brings blessings and the reward of eternal life from God.

27 - 2 Timothy 4:18
"The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen."

Explanation: God’s protection is assured for those who trust in Him, keeping us safe from evil temptations.

28 - Romans 7:15
"I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do."

Explanation: Paul expresses the inner conflict we feel when faced with temptation, a struggle we overcome with God’s help.

29 - 1 Thessalonians 3:5
"For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was afraid that in some way the tempter had tempted you and that our labors might have been in vain."

Explanation: Paul’s concern for others’ faith highlights the importance of encouraging each other to resist temptation.

30 - Psalm 119:9
"How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word."

Explanation: Obedience to God’s Word keeps us on the right path, helping us avoid temptation and stay pure.