Matthew 4:1-11

The Temptation of Jesus

1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. ¹

2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry.

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

4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ^[a]”

5 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 they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ^[b]”

7 Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ^[c]”

8 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 “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ ^[d]”

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

Cross References

• 1. (Mark 1:12–13; Luke 4:1–13)

Footnotes

• [a] Deuteronomy 8:3
• [b] Psalms 91:11–12
• [c] Deuteronomy 6:16
• [d] Deuteronomy 6:13