Matthew 4
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Matthew 4:5-11

5Then the devil took Him into the holy city [Jerusalem] and placed Him on the pinnacle (highest point) of the temple.

6And he said [mockingly] to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command His angels concerning You [to serve, care for, protect and watch over You]’; and ‘They will lift you up on their hands, So that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ”

7Jesus said to him, “On the other hand, it is written and forever remains written, ‘You shall not test the Lord your God.’ ”

8Again, the devil took Him up on a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory [splendor, magnificence, and excellence] of them;

9and he said to Him, “All these things I will give You, if You fall down and worship me.”

10Then Jesus said to him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written and forever remains written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.’ ”

11Then the devil left Him; and angels came and ministered to Him [bringing Him food and serving Him].

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