Below is the full list of bible verses on lust (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Lust
Matthew 5:28
“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.”
1 John 2:16
“16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-John 2:16]
Galatians 5:16
“16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
[Commentary and Translations for Galatians 5:16]
Related Themes: Sin | Holy Spirit | Indulgence
Colossians 3:5
“5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”
[Commentary and Translations for Colossians 3:5]
2 Timothy 2:22
“22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
[Commentary and Translations for 2-Timothy 2:22]
Job 31:1
“1 I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”
Related Themes: Impurity | Self-Control | Purity | Eyes
1 Corinthians 6:18
“18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Corinthians 6:18]
1 Peter 2:11
“11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Peter 2:11]
Related Themes: Strangers | Reputation | Addiction | Morality
Proverbs 6:25
“25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 6:25]
James 1:14-15
“14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”
[Commentary and Translations for James 1:14]
Related Themes: Coveting | Indulgence
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
“3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Thessalonians 4:3]
Galatians 5:19-21
“19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”
[Commentary and Translations for Galatians 5:19]
Related Themes: Abomination | Bitterness | Adultery
Hebrews 13:4
“4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
[Commentary and Translations for Hebrews 13:4]
Romans 13:14
“14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.”
[Commentary and Translations for Romans 13:14]
Related Themes: Purity | Addiction | Gluttony | Indulgence
1 Corinthians 6:13
“13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Corinthians 6:13]
Exodus 20:17
“17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.”
Related Themes: Coveting | Envy And Jealousy | Adultery | Greed
James 1:14
“14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”
[Commentary and Translations for James 1:14]
Related Themes: Coveting | Indulgence
Romans 8:6
“6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”
[Commentary and Translations for Romans 8:6]
Romans 7:7
“7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.”
[Commentary and Translations for Romans 7:7]
Exodus 20:14
“14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.”
