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Bible verses about temptation

Scripture is honest about temptation and full of hope: God provides a way out, and Christ himself understands the struggle. These verses strengthen us to stand.

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1 Corinthians 10:13 “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 1:13 “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 “But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.” Matthew 26:41 ““Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”” Hebrews 4:15 “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.” James 4:7 “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”