Matthew 4:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Jesus told him, 'Back off, Satan. It's already been written: You worship the Lord your God, and you serve him alone.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus drew a hard line, God gets your worship, period.

📚 Historical Context

This verse occurs during the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, as described in the Gospel of Matthew, shortly after His baptism and 40 days of fasting. Satan was tempting Jesus to misuse His divine power for personal gain, and Jesus responds by quoting from the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy to affirm God's exclusive right to worship. This event highlights Jesus' unwavering commitment to God's commands in the face of spiritual attack.

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