Canonical biblical theme
Temptation
Biblical Theology
Themes
Temptation language recurs in passages about testing, harmful desires, endurance, help, rescue, and a coming hour of trial.
The Bible speaks of temptation as a varied experience: some passages connect it with testing and endurance, while another warns that the desire to be rich can lead into temptation and destructive desires. James 1:12 calls the one who endures temptation blessed, and Hebrews 2:18 says that one who suffered when tempted is able to help those being tempted. 2 Peter 2:9 says the Lord knows how to rescue the devout from temptation. The word or idea recurs in at least 11 verses across 9 books and 10 episodes.
11
Verses
9
Books
Key verses
Across Scripture
Luke · 1 Thessalonians · 1 Timothy · 2 Timothy · Hebrews · James · 1 Peter · 2 Peter · Revelation