Matthew 4:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the devil takes Jesus up to this crazy high mountain and shows him every single kingdom in the world, all their power, all their glory, everything that looked amazing about them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The devil's always ready to show you everything you could have if you just compromise who you are.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Matthew was traditionally written by Matthew, a disciple of Jesus, for a Jewish Christian audience likely in Syria around 80-90 CE.

Explore Similar Verses

Psalms 87:1

God has built his foundation on the holy mountains.

Deuteronomy 33:15

And for the best things from the ancient mountains, and for the valuable treasures of the eternal hills,

Isaiah 2:14

And against all the high mountains and all the towering hills,

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources