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Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit as he left the Jordan River. The Spirit led him while he was in the desert,
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where he was tempted by the devil for 40 days. During those days Jesus ate nothing, so when they were over, he was hungry.
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The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become a loaf of bread."
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Jesus answered him, "Scripture says, 'A person cannot live on bread alone.'"
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The devil took him to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant.
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The devil said to him, "I will give you all the power and glory of these kingdoms. All of it has been given to me, and I give it to anyone I please.
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So if you will worship me, all this will be yours."
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Jesus answered him, "Scripture says, 'Worship the Lord your God and serve only him.'"