Luke 4:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus turned around and told him, 'Back off, Satan. It's literally written that you worship God and God alone, that's who you serve, period.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When temptation tries to redirect your loyalty, Jesus shows us how to stay locked in on what actually matters.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, to Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience, likely between 60-80 CE. It was compiled to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings, confirming the truth of Christian instruction for its readers.

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