1 Corinthians · Chapter 10 · Strength
1 Corinthians 10:13 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
For the day that asks more than you feel ready to give.
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WEB · World English Bible
"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
KJV · King James Version
"There hath2983 no3756 temptation3986 taken2983 you5209 but1508 such as is common to man442: but1161 God2316 is faithful4103, who3739 will1439 not3756 suffer1439 you5209 to be tempted3985 above5228 that3739 ye are able1410; but235 will4160 with4862 the temptation3986 also2532 make4160 a way to escape1545, that ye5209 may be able1410 to bear5297 it. common: or, moderate"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses there, hath, such, suffer, while the WEB renders these as has, except, what, allow. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
1 Corinthians 10:13 in 1 Corinthians 10
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Corinthians 10:13 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Corinthians 10. Read the full chapter →
- v.11 Now all these things happened to them by way of example, and they were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have come.
- v.12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t fall.
- v.13 No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
- v.14 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.
- v.15 I speak as to wise men. Judge what I say.
Book background
About the Book of 1 Corinthians
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 55 AD
- Audience
- A divided, immature church in cosmopolitan Corinth
- Chapters
- 16
1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. It contains the great love chapter (13) and Paul's definitive teaching on the resurrection of the body (15).
Setting: Written from Ephesus to address reported problems.
Key themes: unity · wisdom · cross · spiritual gifts · love · resurrection
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 1 Corinthians 10:13
1 Corinthians 10:13 contains 46 words in 5 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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No temptation has taken you except what is common to man
NTHTYE
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God is faithful
GIF
- 3
who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able
WWNAYT
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but will with the temptation also make the way of escape
BWWTTA
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that you may be able to endure it.
TYMBAT
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Corinthians 10:13
What does 1 Corinthians 10:13 say?
1 Corinthians 10:13 reads: "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." — from the New Testament, 1 Corinthians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Corinthians 10:13 in?
1 Corinthians 10:13 is in the book of 1 Corinthians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 55 AD. 1 Corinthians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to A divided, immature church in cosmopolitan Corinth. Best known for the "love" chapter (1 Corinthians 13).
What is 1 Corinthians 10:13 about?
1 Corinthians 10:13 is primarily a Bible verse about Strength, with related themes including Faith. Within 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 1 Corinthians 10:13 in WEB and KJV?
1 Corinthians 10:13 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "There hath2983 no3756 temptation3986 taken2983 you5209 but1508 such as is common to man442: but1161 God2316 is faithful4103, who3739 will1439 not3756 suffer1439 you5209 to be tempted3985 above5228 that3739 ye are able1410; but235 will4160 with4862 the temptation3986 also2532 make4160 a way to escape1545, that ye5209 may be able1410 to bear5297 it. common: or, moderate". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Corinthians 10:13?
1 Corinthians 10:13 is 46 words in the WEB translation (229 characters), broken into 5 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 14 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Corinthians 10:13?
To memorise 1 Corinthians 10:13, split it into its 5 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Corinthians 10:13 matter in 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. It contains the great love chapter (13) and Paul's definitive teaching on the resurrection of the body (15). 1 Corinthians 10:13 sits within this larger story — 1 Corinthians as a whole emphasises unity, wisdom, cross.
How can I apply 1 Corinthians 10:13 today?
Many readers use 1 Corinthians 10:13 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download 1 Corinthians 10:13 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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