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For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/luke/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Jesus replied to him, “It is written: ‘YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD AND SERVE HIM ONLY.’” <a href="/nasb/luke/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jesus answered him, &#8220It is written, &#8216YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD AND SERVE HIM ONLY.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jesus answered and said to him, “It is written, ‘YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD AND SERVE HIM ONLY.’” <a href="/lsb/luke/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus answered and said to him, “It is written, ‘YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD AND SERVE HIM ONLY.’” <a href="/amp/luke/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus replied to him, “It is written and forever remains written, ‘YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD AND SERVE ONLY HIM.’” <a href="/csb/luke/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And Jesus answered him, “It is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only. ” <a href="/hcsb/luke/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And Jesus answered him, &#8220It is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. <a href="/cev/luke/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus answered, "The Scriptures say: 'Worship the Lord your God and serve only him!'" <a href="/erv/luke/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. <a href="/gwt/luke/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus answered him, "Scripture says, 'Worship the Lord your God and serve only him.'" <a href="/gnt/luke/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus answered, "The scripture says, 'Worship the Lord your God and serve only him!'" <a href="/isv/luke/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> But Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.'" <a href="/msb/luke/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Jesus answered, ?Get behind Me, Satan! It is written: ?Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.?? <a href="/net/luke/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'You are to worship the Lord your God and serve only him.'" <a href="/nheb/luke/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus answered and said to him, "It is written, 'You are to worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'" <a href="/wbt/luke/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus answered and said to him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. <a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'To the Lord thy God thou shalt do homage, and to Him alone shalt thou render worship.'" <a href="/web/luke/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus answered him, “Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus answering him said, “[[Get behind Me, Satan, for]] it has been written: You will worship the LORD your God, and Him only you will serve.” <a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus answering, said to him, "It has been written: 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve Him only.'" <a href="/ylt/luke/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus answering him said, 'Get thee behind me, Adversary, for it hath been written, Thou shalt bow before the Lord thy God, and Him only thou shalt serve.' <a href="/slt/luke/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having answered him Jesus said, Retire behind me, Satan: for it has been written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus answering said to him: It is written: Thou shalt adore the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. <a href="/cpdv/luke/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And in response, Jesus said to him: “It is written: ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him alone.’ ” <a href="/nabre/luke/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus said to him in reply, “It is written: ‘You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus answered and said to him, It is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only you shall serve. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua answered and said to him, “It is written: 'you shall worship THE LORD JEHOVAH your God, and him only you shall serve.' “<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus answered and said to him: Get behind me, Satan; it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus responding said to him; <FR>It has been written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God and Him only shalt thou serve.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Jesus answering him, said, Get thee behind me, Satan, for it is written, ?Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and to him alone shalt thou pay divine honour.?<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus answered him, avant, satan, for it is written, "thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve." <a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'To the Lord thy God thou shalt do homage, and to Him alone shalt thou render worship.'" <a href="/worrell/luke/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus, answering, said to him, <FR>"It has been written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve.'"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Jesus answering him said with indignation, <FR>Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/4-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1394" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">The Temptation of Jesus</a> …7So if You worship me, it will all be Yours.” 8<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">answered,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: Gegraptai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">“It is written:</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: Proskynēseis (V-FIA-2S) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">‘Worship</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrion (N-AMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3000.htm" title="3000: latreuseis (V-FIA-2S) -- To serve, especially God, perhaps simply: I worship. From latris; to minister, i.e. Render religious homage.">serve</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/3441.htm" title="3441: monō (Adj-DMS) -- Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.">only.’” </a> 9Then the devil led Him to Jerusalem and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple. “If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down from here.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a> Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name. <a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a> “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” <a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a> You shall have no other gods before Me. <a href="/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20</a> You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name. <a href="/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3</a> Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and Ashtoreths among you, prepare your hearts for the LORD, and serve Him only. And He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35-36</a> For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites and commanded them, “Do not worship other gods or bow down to them; do not serve them or sacrifice to them. / Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him. <a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22-23</a> Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. / By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. <a href="/joshua/24-14.htm">Joshua 24:14</a> Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; <a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness. <a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6</a> O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Revelation 19:10</a> So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” <a href="/revelation/22-8.htm">Revelation 22:8-9</a> And I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things. / But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!” <a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Romans 1:25</a> They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-14.htm">1 Corinthians 10:14</a> Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus answered and said to him, Get you behind me, Satan: for it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.Get.<a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a> 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.<a href="/matthew/16-23.htm">Matthew 16:23</a> But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.<a href="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7</a> Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.for.<a href="/luke/4-4.htm">Luke 4:4</a> And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.<a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a> Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.<a href="/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20</a> Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.only.<a href="/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3</a> And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.<a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">2 Kings 19:15</a> And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.<a href="/psalms/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18</a> That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/8-33.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/luke/4-5.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/luke/4-7.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/luke/4-7.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/luke/4-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/8-33.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/luke/2-30.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/luke/1-75.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/luke/4-7.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/luke/4-4.htm">Writings</a> <a href="/luke/4-5.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/10-18.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/luke/4-9.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/luke/4-9.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/luke/4-9.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/10-18.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/luke/4-9.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/luke/4-9.htm">Writings</a> <a href="/luke/4-9.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 4</div>1. <a href="/luke/4-1.htm">The fasting and temptation of Jesus.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">He begins to preach.</a> 16. <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.</a> 33. <a href="/luke/4-33.htm">He cures one possessed of a demon,</a> 38. <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Peter's mother-in-law,</a> 40. <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">and various other sick persons.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/4-41.htm">The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.</a> 42. <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">He preaches through the cities of Galilee.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But Jesus answered In this passage, Jesus is responding to the devil's temptation in the wilderness. This encounter occurs after Jesus has fasted for forty days and nights, a period of testing and preparation for His public ministry. The phrase "Jesus answered" indicates His authoritative response, rooted in Scripture, to the devil's challenge. This moment highlights Jesus' role as the obedient Son of God, contrasting with Adam's failure in the Garden of Eden.It is written Jesus frequently uses this phrase to introduce quotations from Scripture, emphasizing the authority and permanence of God's Word. By saying "It is written," Jesus affirms the divine inspiration and reliability of the Scriptures. This phrase underscores the importance of knowing and applying God's Word in spiritual warfare and daily life.‘Worship the Lord your God This command is a direct quotation from <a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a>, part of the Shema, a central declaration of faith in Judaism. The context of Deuteronomy involves Moses instructing the Israelites on how to live faithfully in the Promised Land. Worshiping God alone was crucial for maintaining their covenant relationship. Jesus' use of this command highlights the exclusivity of worship due to God, rejecting any form of idolatry or allegiance to other powers.and serve Him only.’ The call to serve God alone reinforces the first commandment given to the Israelites: "You shall have no other gods before Me" (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>). Serving God involves obedience, loyalty, and devotion, reflecting a life wholly dedicated to His purposes. This statement by Jesus not only rebukes the devil's temptation to idolatry but also sets a precedent for His followers to prioritize God's kingdom above all else. The phrase echoes the prophetic call to faithfulness found throughout the Old Testament and is exemplified in Jesus' own life and ministry.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to the devil's temptation in the wilderness. He is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human, who came to fulfill God's redemptive plan. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_devil.htm">The Devil</a> The tempter in this account, the devil is attempting to lead Jesus astray by offering Him power and glory in exchange for worship. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> The setting of this event, the wilderness is a place of testing and preparation. It symbolizes a place of solitude where Jesus fasted for forty days and was tempted by the devil. 4. <a href="/topical/s/scripture.htm">Scripture</a> Jesus quotes from the Old Testament, specifically <a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a>, to counter the devil's temptation, emphasizing the authority and power of God's Word. 5. <a href="/topical/w/worship_and_service.htm">Worship and Service</a> Central themes in this passage, highlighting the exclusive devotion and allegiance that is due to God alone.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_scripture.htm">The Authority of Scripture</a> Jesus models the use of Scripture as the ultimate authority in resisting temptation. Believers are encouraged to know and apply God's Word in their daily lives. <a href="/topical/e/exclusive_worship.htm">Exclusive Worship</a> Worship and service are due to God alone. This passage challenges believers to examine their lives for any idols or distractions that may compete with their devotion to God. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The devil's temptations are real and persistent. Christians must be vigilant and equipped with Scripture to stand firm against spiritual attacks. <a href="/topical/t/the_example_of_jesus.htm">The Example of Jesus</a> Jesus' response to temptation serves as a perfect example for believers. His reliance on Scripture and commitment to God's will should inspire and guide our own responses to challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_preparation.htm">The Importance of Preparation</a> Jesus' time in the wilderness was a period of preparation. Believers should seek times of solitude and reflection to strengthen their relationship with God and prepare for spiritual battles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 4</a> <a href="/q/how_to_show_your_knowledge_well.htm">What does the Bible say about work-life balance?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_lucifer_also_known_as_satan.htm">Who is Lucifer also known as Satan?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_luke_and_matthew_differ_in_temptations.htm">Why does the sequence of temptations in Luke 4:1–13 differ from Matthew 4:1–11? </a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'get_behind_me'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "Get behind me, Satan"?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Get thee behind me, Satan; for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Jesus repelled the offer with stern indignation. He would receive the splendid inheritance which he felt was his at no other hands than his Father's; he would win all and more than the tempter offered him, but it would be by a slow and painful process - by self-denial, self-sacrifice, self-surrender; the glorious consummation would only be attained at the end of a long vista of centuries. The words, "Get thee behind me, Satan," do not occur in the older manuscripts containing St. Luke's Gospel. These are evidently a later addition from the parallel passage in St. Matthew. <a href="/commentaries/luke/4-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. replied, ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “It is written: Γέγραπται (Gegraptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. ‘Worship Προσκυνήσεις (Proskynēseis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. [the] Lord Κύριον (Kyrion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. God Θεόν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. serve λατρεύσεις (latreuseis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3000.htm">Strong's 3000: </a> To serve, especially God, perhaps simply: I worship. From latris; to minister, i.e. Render religious homage. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. only.’” μόνῳ (monō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3441.htm">Strong's 3441: </a> Only, solitary, desolate. 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