Temptation can feel relentless, and the shame that follows a slip can feel even heavier. These King James Version verses remind you that you are not alone in the fight and that God always provides a way of escape. Lean on His strength when your own runs out.
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.
1 Corinthians 10:13 · King James Version
No temptation you face is unique or unbeatable; God is faithful to provide a way of escape every time.
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.
James 1:12 · King James Version
Enduring temptation is not just survival but is called blessed, with a crown of life promised to those who hold on.
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 · King James Version
Submit yourself to God and resist the devil, and you are promised that he will flee from you.
He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
Matthew 26:41 · King James Version
Watching and praying is your defense; the spirit may be willing while the flesh is weak, so stay alert.
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.
Hebrews 4:15 · King James Version
Jesus was tempted in every way you are, yet without sin, so He understands your struggle completely.
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Hebrews 2:18 · King James Version
Because Christ suffered temptation Himself, He is able to help and rescue you when you are being tempted.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1 Peter 5:8 · King James Version
Staying sober and watchful keeps you aware that the enemy prowls, so you can stand firm rather than be caught off guard.
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Psalm 119:11 · King James Version
Hiding God's word in your heart becomes a guard against sin when temptation presses in.
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Galatians 5:16 · King James Version
Walking in the Spirit is the practical path to not fulfilling the desires of the flesh that pull at you.
The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
2 Peter 2:9 · King James Version
The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, so you are never left to fight entirely alone.
The Bible promises that no temptation is beyond escape (1 Corinthians 10:13) and that Jesus understands our struggles, having been tempted Himself (Hebrews 4:15).
Submit to God and resist the devil (James 4:7), watch and pray (Matthew 26:41), and hide God's word in your heart (Psalms 119:11).
No. Hebrews 4:15 shows that Jesus was tempted yet without sin. Temptation becomes sin only when we give in to it, and James 1:12 promises a blessing to those who endure.