Luke 4:1-13
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Jesus returned from the Jordan River full of the Holy Spirit, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. 2
There he was tempted for forty days by the devil. He ate nothing during those days and afterward Jesus was starving. 3
The devil said to him, “Since you are God’s Son, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.” 4
Jesus replied, “It’s written,People won’t live only by bread.” 5
Next the devil led him to a high place and showed him in a single instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6
The devil said, “I will give you this whole domain and the glory of all these kingdoms. It’s been entrusted to me and I can give it to anyone I want. 7
Therefore, if you will worship me, it will all be yours.” 8
Jesus answered, “It’s written,You will worship the Lord your God and serve only him.” 9
The devil brought him into Jerusalem and stood him at the highest point of the temple. He said to him, “Since you are God’s Son, throw yourself down from here; 10
for it’s written: He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you 11
and they will take you up in their hands so that you won’t hit your foot on a stone.” 12
Jesus answered, “It’s been said,Don’t test the Lord your God.” 13
After finishing every temptation, the devil departed from him until the next opportunity.