1 Corinthians 10:13

1 Corinthians 10:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 a way out so that you can endure it.
• English Standard Version (ESV)No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
• New King James Version (NKJV)No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

Context of 1 Corinthians 10:13

11These things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come. 12So, whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to fall. No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to bear it. 14So then, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. 15I am speaking as to sensible people. Judge for yourselves what I am saying.

1 Corinthians 10:13 word by word

πειρασμὸς ὑμᾶς οὐκ εἴληφεν εἰ μὴ ἀνθρώπινος· πιστὸς δὲ ὁ θεός, ὃς οὐκ ἐάσει ὑμᾶς πειρασθῆναι ὑπὲρ ὃ δύνασθε, ἀλλὰ ποιήσει σὺν τῷ πειρασμῷ καὶ τὴν ἔκβασιν τοῦ δύνασθαι ὑπενεγκεῖν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• There hathλαμβάνωlambanō · to takeG2983
• noοὐou · noG3756
• temptationπειρασμόςpeirasmos · temptation/testing: temptationG3986
• youσύsu · youG4771
• but suchεἰei · if: notG1487
• as isμήmē · notG3361
• common to manἀνθρώπινοςanthrōpinos · humanG442
• butδέde · thenG1161
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• faithfulπιστόςpistos · faithfulG4103
• whoὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• willἐάωeaō · to allowG1439
• to be temptedπειράζωpeirazō · to test/tempt: temptG3985
• aboveὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• ye are ableδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• willποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• withσύνsun · withG4862
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• a way to escapeἔκβασιςekbasis · way outG1545
• to bearὑποφέρωhupopherō · to endureG5297

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 10:13

• Jeremiah 12:5If you have raced with runners and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in a peaceful land, what will you do in the thickets of the Jordan?
• Matthew 24:21For at that time there will be great distress, the kind that hasn’t taken place from the beginning of the world until now and never will again.
• Luke 11:4And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone in debt to us. And do not bring us into temptation.”
• Luke 22:31“Simon, Simon, look out. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat.
• 2 Corinthians 11:23Are they servants of Christ? I’m talking like a madman — I’m a better one: with far more labors, many more imprisonments, far worse beatings, many times near death.
• Ephesians 6:12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens.
• Hebrews 11:35Women received their dead, raised to life again. Other people were tortured, not accepting release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.
• Hebrews 12:4In struggling against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
• James 5:10Brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name as an example of suffering and patience.
• 1 Peter 1:6You rejoice in this, even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials
• 1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.
• Revelation 2:10Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will experience affliction for ten days. Be faithful to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.
• Revelation 3:10Because you have kept my command to endure, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is going to come on the whole world to test those who live on the earth.
• 1 Corinthians 1:9God is faithful; you were called by him into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
• Deuteronomy 7:9Know that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps his gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love him and keep his commands.
• Psalms 36:5Lord, your faithful love reaches to heaven, your faithfulness to the clouds.

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13But such as is common to man - · Chrysostom has properly translated this word , , , ; that is, small, short, moderate. Your temptations or trials have been but trifling in comparison of those endured by the Israelites; they might have been easily resisted and overcome. Besides, God will not suffer you to be tried above the strength he gives you; but as the trial comes, he will provide you with sufficient strength to resist it; as the trial comes in, he…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13There hath no temptation taken you - What temptation the apostle refers to here is not quite certain. It is probable, however, that he refers to such as would, in their circumstances, have a tendency to induce them to forsake their allegiance to their Lord, and to lead them into idolatry and sin. These might be either open persecutions, or afflictions on account of their religion; or they might be the various allurements which were spread around them from…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 6-14 Carnal desires gain strength by indulgence, therefore should be checked in their first rise. Let us fear the sins of Israel, if we would shun their plagues. And it is but just to fear, that such as tempt Christ, will be left by him in the power of the old serpent. Murmuring against God's disposals and commands, greatly provokes him. Nothing in Scripture is written in vain; and it is our wisdom and duty to learn from it. Others have fallen, and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-13Paul warns the Corinthians not to fall into sin (compare Romans 11:20–22). He reminds them that God is faithful (see 1 Corinthians 1:9; compare Deuteronomy 7:9; 1 Peter 4:19). God will not let them face temptation (compare James 1:2–4) beyond what they can handle. He will always provide a way out.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. Consolation to them, under their temptation; it is none but such as is "common to man," or "such as man can bear," "adapted to man's powers of endurance" [Wahl]. faithful--(Psa 125:3; Is 27:3, 8; Re 3:10). "God is faithful" to the covenant which He made with you in calling you (1Th 5:24). To be led into temptation is distinct from running into it, which would be "tempting God" (1Co 10:9; Mt 4:7). way to escape--(Jr 29:11; 2Pe 2:9). The Greek is, "the…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings