11 These things happened to them as examples(A) and were written down as warnings for us,(B) on whom the culmination of the ages has come.(C) 12 So, if you think you are standing firm,(D) be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful;(E) he will not let you be tempted[b] beyond what you can bear.(F) But when you are tempted,[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 10:13 The Greek for temptation and tempted can also mean testing and tested.
  2. 1 Corinthians 10:13 The Greek for temptation and tempted can also mean testing and tested.
  3. 1 Corinthians 10:13 The Greek for temptation and tempted can also mean testing and tested.

11 These things happened to them as examples and were written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come. 12 So let the one who thinks he is standing be careful that he does not fall. 13 No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others.[a] And God is faithful: He[b] will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear,[c] but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 10:13 tn Grk “except a human one” or “except one common to humanity.”
  2. 1 Corinthians 10:13 tn Grk “God is faithful who.” The relative pronoun was changed to a personal pronoun in the translation for clarity.
  3. 1 Corinthians 10:13 tn The words “to bear” are not in the Greek text, but are implied. They have been supplied in the translation to clarify the meaning.