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Luke 4:4 But Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone.'"
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The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answered to him, "It has been written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, “It is written: ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jesus replied to him, “It is written <i>and</i> forever remains written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus answered him, “It is written: Man must not live on bread alone. ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus answered him, “It is written: Man must not live on bread alone.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answered unto him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus answered, "The Scriptures say, 'No one can live only on food.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answered unto him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus answered him, "Scripture says, 'A person cannot live on bread alone.' " <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But Jesus answered, "The scripture says, 'Human beings cannot live on bread alone.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'One must not live on bread alone, but on every word of God.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus answered, ?It is written: ?Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word of God.??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'Man does not live by bread alone.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered him, saying, "It is written, 'Man does not live by bread alone.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"It is written," replied Jesus, "'It is not on bread alone that a man shall live.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, saying, “It has been written, that, Not on bread only will man live, but on every saying of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answered to him, "It has been written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jesus answered him, saying, 'It hath been written, that, not on bread only shall man live, but on every saying of God.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus answered to him saying, It has been written, That not by bread alone shall man live, but by every word of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answered him: It is written, that Man liveth not by bread alone, but by every word of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone.’”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered and said to him, It is written, That it is not by bread alone that man can live, but by every word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Yeshua answered and said to him, “It is written: a man does not live by bread alone, but by every utterance of God.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, and said: It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus responded to him, saying; <FR>It has been written, That man shall not live upon bread alone, but upon every word of God.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, ?Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.?<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but Jesus answered him, it is written, "man shall not live by bread alone, but by every thing that God appoints."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"It is written," replied Jesus, "'It is not on bread alone that a man shall live.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus made answer to him, <FR>"It has been written, 'Not on bread alone shall man live.'"<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus answered him, saying, <FR>It is written, that man shall not live by bread only, but on every word of God.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/4-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1365" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">The Temptation of Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>The devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><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: apekrithē (V-AIP-3S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">answered,</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- 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/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></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/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">‘Man</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: Ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/2198.htm" title="2198: zēsetai (V-FIM-3S) -- To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.">shall not live</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/740.htm" title="740: artō (N-DMS) -- Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.">bread</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.">alone.’” </a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>Then the devil led Him up to a high place and showed Him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a></span><br />He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a></span><br />But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a></span><br />The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Isaiah 55:2-3</a></span><br />Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-16.htm">Jeremiah 15:16</a></span><br />Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a></span><br />How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">1 Peter 2:2</a></span><br />Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a></span><br />Give us this day our daily bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a></span><br />Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12</a></span><br />I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.</p><p class="hdg">It.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/4-8.htm">Luke 4:8,10</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/8-20.htm">Isaiah 8:20</a></b></br> To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, <i>it is</i> because <i>there is</i> no light in them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/10-34.htm">John 10:34,35</a></b></br> Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? … </p><p class="hdg">That.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/22-35.htm">Luke 22:35</a></b></br> And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-25.htm">Exodus 23:25</a></b></br> And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a></b></br> And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every <i>word</i> that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-36.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/luke/4-3.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/luke/4-3.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/luke/3-7.htm">God's</a> <a href="/luke/4-2.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/15-18.htm">Live</a> <a href="/luke/4-2.htm">Need</a> <a href="/luke/4-3.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/luke/3-7.htm">Word</a> <a href="/mark/14-49.htm">Writings</a> <a href="/luke/3-5.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/4-5.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/luke/4-5.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/luke/4-5.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/luke/4-10.htm">God's</a> <a href="/luke/4-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/7-25.htm">Live</a> <a href="/luke/5-31.htm">Need</a> <a href="/luke/4-11.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/luke/4-21.htm">Word</a> <a href="/luke/4-8.htm">Writings</a> <a href="/luke/4-5.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-1.htm">The fasting and temptation of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">He begins to preach.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-16.htm">The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-33.htm">He cures one possessed of a demon,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Peter's mother-in-law,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-40.htm">and various other sick persons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-41.htm">The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-42.htm">He preaches through the cities of Galilee.</a></span><br></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><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But Jesus answered</b><br>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 that mirrors the 40 years the Israelites spent in the desert. Jesus' response is significant as it demonstrates His reliance on Scripture to counter temptation, setting an example for believers. His use of Scripture highlights the authority and sufficiency of God's Word in spiritual warfare.<p><b>It is written</b><br>This phrase indicates that Jesus is quoting from the Old Testament, specifically <a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a>. By saying "It is written," Jesus affirms the authority and enduring relevance of the Scriptures. This reflects the Jewish tradition of using Scripture as a foundation for teaching and decision-making. It also underscores the belief that the Word of God is inspired and authoritative, a principle that is central to Christian doctrine.<p><b>‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’</b><br>This quote from <a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a> was originally spoken by Moses to the Israelites, reminding them that their survival in the wilderness was not solely dependent on physical sustenance but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. In the context of Jesus' temptation, it emphasizes the importance of spiritual nourishment over physical needs. This teaching is consistent with the broader biblical theme that true life and fulfillment come from a relationship with God and obedience to His Word. It also foreshadows Jesus' teaching in <a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>, where He declares Himself to be the "bread of life," indicating that He is the ultimate source of spiritual sustenance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is in the wilderness, having been led there by the Holy Spirit. He is fasting for forty days and is being tempted by the devil.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_devil.htm">The Devil</a></b><br>The adversary who tempts Jesus during His time in the wilderness. He challenges Jesus to turn stones into bread, appealing to His physical hunger.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>A desolate place where Jesus spends forty days fasting and praying. It is a place of testing and preparation for His public ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god's_word.htm">Reliance on God's Word</a></b><br>Jesus' response to the devil emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing spiritual nourishment over physical needs. In our lives, we should seek God's guidance and wisdom through His Word, especially in times of trial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The temptation of Jesus illustrates the reality of spiritual warfare. Believers must be prepared to face temptations by grounding themselves in Scripture and prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_scripture.htm">The Power of Scripture</a></b><br>Jesus uses Scripture to counter the devil's temptations, demonstrating its power and authority. We should memorize and meditate on Scripture to effectively combat spiritual challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fasting_and_prayer.htm">Fasting and Prayer</a></b><br>Jesus' time in the wilderness highlights the importance of fasting and prayer as means of spiritual preparation and strength. These practices can help us draw closer to God and fortify us against temptation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_simon_the_leper_in_the_bible.htm">Is bread alone sufficient for man's survival?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_bread_enough_for_survival.htm">Is bread alone sufficient for man's survival?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_known_as_the_father_of_lies.htm">Who is known as the father of lies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_jesus_tempted_if_spirit-led.htm">How can Jesus be “led by the Spirit” yet encounter direct temptation from the devil (Luke 4:1)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/4-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answered,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπεκρίθη</span> <span class="translit">(apekrithē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“It is written:</span><br /><span class="grk">Γέγραπται</span> <span class="translit">(Gegraptai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘Man</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄνθρωπος</span> <span class="translit">(anthrōpos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall not live</span><br /><span class="grk">ζήσεται</span> <span class="translit">(zēsetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2198.htm">Strong's 2198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπ’</span> <span class="translit">(ep’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">bread</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄρτῳ</span> <span class="translit">(artō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_740.htm">Strong's 740: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">alone.’”</span><br /><span class="grk">μόνῳ</span> <span class="translit">(monō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3441.htm">Strong's 3441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Only, solitary, desolate. 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