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Matthew 4

Matthew 4:8

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

Modern
Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
Traditional
Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
Literal
Again the devil takes Him to a mountain exceedingly high and shows to Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
Latin
Iterum assumpsit eum diabolus in montem excelsum valde: et ostendit ei omnia regna mundi, et gloriam eorum,

Original

Greek
English
Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

Notes

Matthew 4:8–9

  • Satan is called "the prince of this world" in John 12:31. He offered Jesus control over all the world's kingdoms and their power. Satan did this to try to stop Jesus from fulfilling God's will.

  • Glory means political power and control (for example, Matthew 6:29). Satan planned to tempt Jesus to misuse his divine nature as Son. He wanted to distract him from the path of suffering and obedience that led to the crucifixion.

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

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Ambition: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Character of Christ: Resisting Temptation Falsehood in his False Pretensions to Jesus Glory: Temporal: The Devil Tries to Seduce By Illuminati Jesus, the Christ: Temptation of Mountain: Jesus Tempted Upon Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self-Denial: Christ Set an Example of Statues Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: Often Arises Through: Prosperity Temptation: Often Arises Through: Worldly Glory Temptation: Resistance To The Devil: Tempted Christ The End of the Earth