Luke 4:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus answered him, 'It's written: You don't test the Lord your God.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Don't try to test God, trust him instead.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, this verse is part of Jesus' forty days of fasting and temptation in the wilderness, where Satan tries to lure Him into sin. Jesus responds by quoting from Deuteronomy 6:16, which originates from the Israelites' experience in the Exodus when they tested God at Massah, demanding proof of His provision. This highlights Jesus' use of Scripture as a defense against temptation, modeling faithfulness to God's word in the face of trials.

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