The Temptation of Jesus

(Mark 1:12–13, Luke 4:1–13)

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 vvv After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry.

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The tempter came to Him [and] said,[fn]“If You are [the] Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”

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But [Jesus] answered“It is written:

‘Man shall not live on bread alone,

but on every word that comes from [the] mouth of God.’[fn]”

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Then the devil took Him to the holy city and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple. 6 “If You are [the] Son of God,” he said“throw Yourself down. For it is written:

‘He will command His angels concerning You,

and vvv they will lift You up in [their] hands,

vvv so that You will not strike Your foot

against a stone.’[fn]”

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Jesus replied vvv“It is also written:‘Do not put [the] Lord your God {to the test}.’[fn]”

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Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 “All this I will give You,” he said“if You will fall down [and] worship me.”

10 

“Get behind Me,[fn] Satan!” Jesus told him“For it is written:‘Worship [the] Lord your God and serve Him only.’[fn]”

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Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.

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