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Matthew 4

Matthew 4:7

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

Modern
Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
Traditional
Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Literal
Jesus said to him, “Again it has been written: ‘You shall not test the Lord your God.’”
Latin
Ait illi Jesus: Rursum scriptum est: Non tentabis Dominum Deum tuum.

Original

Greek
English
Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”

Notes

Matthew 4:7

It is also written: Jesus responded to the devil's use of Scripture by emphasizing a more important principle (honoring God) which the devil ignored.

Matthew 4:5–7

Jesus refused to test God by assuming God would always protect him.

Matthew 4:1–11

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

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Christ Deuteronomy, Book of Gospel of Matthew

Topics

Character of Christ: Resisting Temptation Eucharist Jesus, the Christ: Temptation of Presumption: General Scriptures Concerning Quotations and Allusions in the New Testament From, and To, the Old Testament Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Taken to the Pinnacle of, During his Temptation Temptation: Christ: Resisted by the Word of God Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: Resistance To The Devil: Tempted Christ The Scriptures: should Be used Against Our Spiritual Enemies The Sword of the Spirit