Here are 20 King James Version (KJV) Bible verses on the topic of temptation. These verses offer guidance, wisdom, and encouragement for resisting temptation and understanding its place in the Christian faith.
- James 1:12-14
“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. 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: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.” - 1 Corinthians 10:13
“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.” - Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” - James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” - Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” - 1 Peter 5:8-9
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” - Galatians 5:16
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” - Matthew 6:13
“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.” - 2 Peter 2:9
“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:” - Luke 22:40
“And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.” - Hebrews 2:18
“For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.” - 2 Timothy 2:22
“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” - Romans 13:14
“But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.” - 1 Corinthians 6:18
“Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.” - Psalm 141:4
“Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.” - Proverbs 4:14-15
“Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.” - Luke 4:8
“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” - Ephesians 4:27
“Neither give place to the devil.” - James 1:2-3
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” - Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” - Psalm 91:3-4
- “Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
- Psalm 119:11
- “Thy Word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against Thee.”
- Proverbs 6:28
- “Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?”
- Luke 11:4
- “And forgive us our sins: for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil.”
- Luke 18:27
- “And He said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
- Proverbs 7:24-27
- “Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth. Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. For she hath cast down may wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her. Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.”
- Ephesians 5:7-8
- “Be not ye therefore partakers with them. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are you light in the Lord: walk as children of light.”
- Isaiah 43:1-3
- “…Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name: thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee; when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy one of Israel, thy Saviour…”
Final Thoughts
These verses highlight the importance of vigilance, prayer, and reliance on God’s strength to overcome temptation. God always is there and provides a way out for us and strength to do so. As it says in Isaiah, we don’t need to fear, He has called us by name. How awesome is that!! Memorize and read these verses and more all day and you find the strength that you need in Jesus!