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Bible verse
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.”
What it means
Whatever pulls at you is not unique or unbeatable. Others have faced it and found the door out. Paul anchors our courage not in our willpower but in God's faithfulness. He will not let the pressure exceed what you can bear, and He always provides a way through. Christ Himself was tempted and did not fall, and now He stands with the tempted. When you feel cornered, look for the escape God has already prepared, and lean on the One who overcame.
1 Corinthians 10:13 at a glance
| Reference | 1 Corinthians 10:13 |
|---|---|
| Book | 1 Corinthians |
| Chapter to read it in | 1 Corinthians 10 |
| Topic | temptation |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 2 Peter 2:9
- 2 Timothy 4:18
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3
- 1 Peter 5:8-9
- Hebrews 12:4
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24
- Romans 8:28-39
- 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
- Ephesians 6:12-13
- Luke 22:46
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 1 Corinthians 10:13?
It is in 1 Corinthians, in 1 Corinthians 10. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 1 Corinthians 10:13?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Peter 2:9, 2 Timothy 4:18, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Peter 5:8-9. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 1 Corinthians 10:13?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of 1 Corinthians 10:13 more than we can. We bring you 1 Corinthians 10:13, temptation. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of 1 Corinthians 10 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 1 Corinthians 10:13 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
