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1 Corinthians 10:13
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.
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Interpretation

1 Corinthians 10:13 shows a temptation that is lived within relationships and commitments—see "temptation" and "what". Let temptation in generosity without notice—teach the body new reflexes.

Context

The setting is 1 Corinthians—biblical literature, highlighting temptation. Within ch. 10, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “temptation” and “what”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits 1 Corinthians to Paul. A common scholarly view of 1 Corinthians: widely regarded as Pauline.. Date: AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians seems aimed at Church in Corinth.. This verse leans into apostolic community. Community issues in Corinth form the backdrop for instruction.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 53–55
Audience:Church in Corinth.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
Preserved in Papyrus 46 (c. 200 CE) and all major manuscripts with minimal variation. One variant: some manuscripts read 'will make' while others have 'will also make' regarding the way of escape. The statement about temptation being 'common to humanity' appears identically. The promise of God's faithfulness shows no variation. Chester Beatty papyrus confirms this reading.