Matthew 4:11

The Temptation of Jesus · Matthew 4:1–11
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Translations

Modern
Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.
Traditional
Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
Literal
Then the devil leaves Him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to Him.
Latin
Tunc reliquit eum diabolus: et ecce angeli accesserunt, et ministrabant ei.

Original

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

Notes

  • Angels had already been part of the Messiah's arrival and protection (Matthew 1:20, 24; 2:13, 19). Now they came and cared for Jesus after his temptation, fulfilling the Old Testament (4:6; see Psalm 91:11–12).

This story of the temptation of Jesus shows clear parallels between Adam and Jesus. Jesus is the second Adam (see Romans 5:12–19) and the second Israel (Matthew 2:15). Unlike the ancient Israelites, Jesus completed Israel’s history by wandering through the desert without sinning. He showed he was the obedient Son of God by defeating Satan in spiritual battle.

Since Jesus faced temptation as a human, he can understand the temptations we encounter (see Hebrews 2:14–18; 4:15). He helps us overcome them as he did (1 Corinthians 10:13).

Events

Parallels

Mark 1:12–13 Luke 4:1–13

People

Satan: The adversary, the devil, the tempter of humanity

Glossary

Angel Christ Gospel of Matthew

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Jesus, After his Temptation Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Ministers to Jesus After the Temptation Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Angels Helping Us Angels Rejoice Angels: Minister to Christ Jesus, the Christ: Temptation of Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Temptation: Christ: Overcame Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: Resistance To The Devil: Triumph Over, by Christ in Resisting his Temptations