1 Corinthians 10:13

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

πειρασμῷ

G3986

temptation

a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity

ὑμᾶς

G5209

that ye

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

οὐκ

G3756

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

εἴληφεν

G2983

There hath

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

εἰ

G1487

if, whether, that, etc

μὴ

G3361

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

ἀνθρώπινος·

G442

such as is common to man

human

πιστὸς

G4103

is faithful

objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful

δὲ

G1161

but

but, and, etc

#10

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#11

θεός

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#12

ὃ

G3739

that

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#13

οὐκ

G3756

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#14

ἐάσει

G1439

suffer

to let be, i.e., permit or leave alone

#15

ὑμᾶς

G5209

that ye

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#16

πειρασθῆναι

G3985

to be tempted

to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline

#17

ὑπὲρ

G5228

above

"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super

#18

ὃ

G3739

that

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#19

δύνασθαι

G1410

may be able

to be able or possible

#20

ἀλλὰ

G235

but

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

#21

ποιήσει

G4160

make

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

#22

σὺν

G4862

with

with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi

#23

τῷ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#24

πειρασμῷ

G3986

temptation

a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity

#25

καὶ

G2532

also

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#26

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#27

ἔκβασιν

G1545

a way to escape

an exit (literally or figuratively)

#28

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#29

δύνασθαι

G1410

may be able

to be able or possible

#30

ὑμᾶς

G5209

that ye

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#31

ὑπενεγκεῖν

G5297

to bear

to bear from underneath, i.e., (figuratively) to undergo hardship

Cross References

Related verses that illuminate this passage (hover to preview):

¹ Hebrews 2:18 Hebrews 2:18
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
— Able to succour them that are tempted
² James 1:13 James 1:13
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
— God cannot be tempted

Analysis

The covenant theme here intersects with God's relationship with His people from Abraham through the new covenant. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of evolution from creation covenant through Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, to new covenant. The phrase emphasizing faith central to epistemology and the means by which humans receive divine revelation and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's relational commitment from Noah to the new covenant.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on covenant particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of the progressive revelation of God's purposes throughout Scripture, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding faith in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about covenant?
How might the original audience's understanding of faith differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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