Bible Verses Pertaining to Temptation

Matthew 6:13 NKJV

And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 

Matthew 4:1(NLT)

1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be empted there by the devil.. 

Luke 4:14 NKJV

Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region.

Hebrews 2:18 NKJV)

For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. 

Hebrews 4:15 (NKJV)

15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.

James 1:13-15 NKJV)

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. 

Matthew 26:41 

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

Luke 22:31 

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

1 Corinthians 10:13 

There has 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 you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.

Ephesians 6:11 

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

I Thessalonians 3:5 NKJV)

For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor might be in vain. 

James 1:12 

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

James 4:7 

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

1 Peter 5:8 

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

James 1:2, 4 NKJV)

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 

II Timothy 4:18 NKJV)

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen! 

Psalm 119:133 NIV)

Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. 

John 17:15 NKJV)

I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. 

Psalms 119:11 

Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Psalms 119:67 

Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept your word.