Encyclopedia entry
Lust
In the Bible
24
Verses where Lust is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Corinthians 10:6
These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.
- 1 John 2:16
For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.
- 1 John 2:17
The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
- 1 Peter 4:3
For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:5
not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God;
- 2 Peter 1:4
Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
+18 more verses naming Lust.
Scripture on Lust
20
Lust references
1
Voices on Lust
24
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.