A.T. Robertson Commentary


A.T. Robertson Commentary
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it." — 1 Corinthians 10:13 (ASV)
Hath taken (ειληφεν). Perfect active indicative of λαμβανω.
But such as man can bear (ε μη ανθρωπινος). Except a human one. Old adjective meaning falling to the lot of man.
Above that ye are able (υπερ ο δυνασθε). Ellipsis, but plain. There is comfort in that God is faithful, trustworthy (πιστος).
The way of escape (την εκβασιν). "The way out" is always there right along with (συν) the temptation. This old word only here in N.T. and Heb 13:7 about death. It is cowardly to yield to temptation and distrustful of God.