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Bible Quotes About Lusting
12 Scripture verses about lusting from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Discover 17 powerful Bible verses about lusting. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential sin & temptation topic.
12
Total Verses
1
Old Testament
11
New Testament
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Lusting
- Job 31:1 — “I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”
- Matthew 5:28 — “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”
- Romans 3:23 — “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
- Galatians 5:16 — “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye: or, fulfil not”
- Galatians 5:17 — “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.”
- Galatians 5:24 — “And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. affections: or, passions”
- Philippians 4:8 — “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;...”
- Hebrews 10:22 — “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”
- Hebrews 13:4 — “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
- James 1:14 — “But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”
Old Testament Quotes About Lusting (1)
“I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”
Job 31:1KJV
New Testament Quotes About Lusting (11)
“But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”
Matthew 5:28KJV
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
Romans 3:23KJV
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye: or, fulfil not”
“For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.”
“And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. affections: or, passions”
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. honest: or, venerable”
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
Hebrews 13:4KJV
“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”
James 1:14KJV
“For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. he that: or, that law which”
James 2:11KJV
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
James 5:16KJV
Frequently Asked Questions About Lusting in the Bible
What does the Bible say about lusting?
The Bible contains 12 verses about lusting, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding lusting through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about lusting?
There are 12 Bible verses about lusting in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about lusting?
While many verses address lusting, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of lusting you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about lusting?
Lusting is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.
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