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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/4.htm">New International Version</a> The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. <a href="/nlt/luke/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the devil took him up and revealed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/esv/luke/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, <a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the devil led Him up to a high place and showed Him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. <a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having led Him up, he showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/kjv/luke/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/nkjv/luke/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/nasb_/luke/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he led Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/nasb/luke/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> And he led Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/nasb77/luke/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he led Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/lsb/luke/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he led Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/amp/luke/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then he led Jesus up [to a high mountain] and displayed before Him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth [and their magnificence] in the twinkling of an eye. <a href="/csb/luke/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So he took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/hcsb/luke/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So he took Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/asv/luke/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he led him up, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/cev/luke/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the devil led Jesus up to a high place and quickly showed him all the nations on earth. <a href="/erv/luke/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he led him up, and shewed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/gwt/luke/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The devil took him to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant. <a href="/gnt/luke/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the Devil took him up and showed him in a second all the kingdoms of the world. <a href="/isv/luke/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> The devil also took him to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant. <a href="/msb/luke/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the devil led Him up to a high mountain and showed Him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. <a href="/net/luke/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the devil led him up to a high place and showed him in a flash all the kingdoms of the world. <a href="/nheb/luke/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And leading him up to a high mountain, the devil showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/wbt/luke/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the devil taking him up upon a high mountain, showed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Devil next led Him up and caused Him to see at a glance all the kingdoms of the world. <a href="/web/luke/4.htm">World English Bible</a> The devil, leading him up on a high mountain, showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the Devil having brought Him up to a high mountain, showed to Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, <a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having led Him up, he showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/ylt/luke/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the Devil having brought him up to an high mountain, shewed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, <a href="/slt/luke/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the devil, bringing him into a high mountain, shewed him all the kingdoms of the habitable globe in an instant of time.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the devil led him into a high mountain, and shewed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time; <a href="/cpdv/luke/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the devil led him onto a high mountain, and he showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, <a href="/nabre/luke/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a single instant. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Satan took him up to a high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the earth in a short time. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Satan took him up to a high mountain, and he showed him all the Kingdoms of the earth in a short time.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the devil took him up into a high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, in a moment of time. <a href="/godbey/luke/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the devil leading Him up, he showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. <a href="/haweis/luke/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the devil taking him up into an exceeding high mountain, displayed before him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time: <a href="/mace/luke/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then the devil took him to the top of a high mountain, and in an instant represented to him all the kingdoms of the world. <a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Devil next led Him up and caused Him to see at a glance all the kingdoms of the world. <a href="/worrell/luke/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, leading Him up, he showed Him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth in a moment of time. <a href="/worsley/luke/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the devil taking Him up into an high mountain, shewed Him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant, <a href="/parallel/luke/4-5.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=1371" 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> …4But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’ ” 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/321.htm" title="321: anagagōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From ana and ago; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away.">the devil led Him up to a high place</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/1166.htm" title="1166: edeixen (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show.">and showed</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/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4743.htm" title="4743: stigmē (N-DFS) -- A moment, point of time, an instant. Feminine of stigma; a point of time, i.e. An instant.">an instant</a> <a href="/greek/5550.htm" title="5550: chronou (N-GMS) -- A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasas (Adj-AFP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileias (N-AFP) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdoms</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3625.htm" title="3625: oikoumenēs (N-GFS) -- Feminine participle present passive of oikeo; land, i.e. The globe; specially, the Roman empire.">world.</a> 6“I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish.…<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="/matthew/4-8.htm">Matthew 4:8</a> Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a> Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” <a href="/john/12-31.htm">John 12:31</a> Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-4.htm">2 Corinthians 4:4</a> The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Ephesians 2:2</a> in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. <a href="/1_john/5-19.htm">1 John 5:19</a> We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one. <a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a> And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8</a> Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2</a> The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. <a href="/john/14-30.htm">John 14:30</a> I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming, and he has no claim on Me. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a> He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, <a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-14</a> You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” <a href="/ezekiel/28-17.htm">Ezekiel 28:17</a> Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings. <a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-14</a> The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. / They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, showed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.taking.<a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Mark 4:8,9</a> And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred… <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">1 Corinthians 7:31</a> And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.<a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Ephesians 2:2</a> Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:in.<a href="/job/20-5.htm">Job 20:5</a> That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?<a href="/psalms/73-19.htm">Psalm 73:19</a> How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-52.htm">1 Corinthians 15:52</a> In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/4-4.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/luke/4-4.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/luke/4-4.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/luke/2-14.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Habitable</a> <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Instant</a> <a href="/luke/4-4.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/4-8.htm">Kingdoms</a> <a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/luke/2-39.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/luke/3-6.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/luke/1-58.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">World</a> <a href="/luke/4-4.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/4-8.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/luke/6-4.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/luke/4-6.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Habitable</a> <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Instant</a> <a href="/luke/4-8.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/4-6.htm">Kingdoms</a> <a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/luke/4-12.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/luke/4-29.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/luke/10-37.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/luke/4-11.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/4-6.htm">World</a> <a href="/luke/4-8.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>Then the devil led Him up to a high place This phrase indicates a physical movement initiated by the devil, suggesting a temporary allowance by Jesus for the purpose of the temptation narrative. The "high place" is symbolic of a vantage point, possibly a mountain, which in biblical times was often associated with divine encounters or significant events (e.g., Moses on Mount Sinai). This setting underscores the gravity of the temptation and the devil's attempt to assert authority over Jesus. Theologically, it reflects the devil's role as the "prince of this world" (<a href="/john/12-31.htm">John 12:31</a>), temporarily permitted to wield influence.and showed Him in an instant The phrase "in an instant" suggests a supernatural vision rather than a physical journey. This momentary revelation implies the devil's attempt to overwhelm Jesus with the grandeur and allure of worldly power. The immediacy of the vision contrasts with the eternal nature of God's kingdom, highlighting the fleeting and deceptive nature of earthly power. This aligns with the devil's character as a deceiver, as seen in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3:1-5</a>, where he uses half-truths to tempt Eve.all the kingdoms of the world This phrase encompasses the entirety of human political and cultural power structures. The kingdoms represent not just geographical territories but also the systems and authorities that govern them. Historically, this would include the Roman Empire, which dominated the known world at the time. Theologically, it reflects the devil's claim to authority over earthly realms, a claim that Jesus later refutes through His death and resurrection (<a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>). This temptation echoes the promise of dominion given to Adam, which was marred by sin, and foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom through Christ (<a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is being tempted by the devil in the wilderness after fasting for forty days and nights. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_devil.htm">The Devil</a> Also known as Satan, he is the tempter who challenges Jesus, attempting to divert Him from His divine mission. 3. <a href="/topical/h/high_place.htm">High Place</a> The location to which the devil leads Jesus. This is symbolic of a vantage point from which all the kingdoms of the world can be seen, representing worldly power and authority. 4. <a href="/topical/k/kingdoms_of_the_world.htm">Kingdoms of the World</a> These represent earthly power, wealth, and glory, which the devil offers to Jesus as a temptation. 5. <a href="/topical/w/wilderness.htm">Wilderness</a> The setting of Jesus' temptation, a place of testing and spiritual struggle, often associated with preparation and purification in biblical accounts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_temptation.htm">Understanding Temptation</a> Recognize that temptation often comes in the form of appealing to our desires for power, wealth, and status. Jesus' response teaches us to prioritize spiritual integrity over worldly gain. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> Acknowledge that spiritual battles are real and require vigilance and reliance on God's Word. Jesus' example shows us the importance of being grounded in Scripture to resist the devil's schemes. <a href="/topical/t/the_illusion_of_worldly_power.htm">The Illusion of Worldly Power</a> Reflect on the transient nature of earthly kingdoms and power. Jesus' refusal of the devil's offer reminds us that true authority and glory belong to God alone. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_through_testing.htm">Preparation through Testing</a> Embrace times of testing as opportunities for spiritual growth and preparation for future ministry. Jesus' time in the wilderness prepared Him for His public ministry. <a href="/topical/v/victory_through_obedience.htm">Victory through Obedience</a> Jesus' victory over temptation demonstrates the power of obedience to God's will. We are called to follow His example and trust in God's plan for our lives.<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/did_satan_show_jesus_all_kingdoms_instantly.htm">Did Satan literally show Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world” in an instant (Luke 4:5)? </a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_god_of_this_age.htm">Who is the God of this Age?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'get_behind_me'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "Get behind me, Satan"?</a> <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><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) The kingdoms of the world.--St. Luke uses the word (literally, the inhabited world) which was commonly used as co-extensive with the Roman empire. On the difference in the order of the temptations, see Note on <a href="/matthew/4-5.htm" title="Then the devil takes him up into the holy city, and sets him on a pinnacle of the temple,">Matthew 4:5</a>.In a moment of time.--The concentration of what seems an almost endless succession of images into the consciousness of a moment is eminently characteristic of the activity of the human soul in the state of ecstasy or vision.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, showed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. This temptation was something more than "offering to One who had lived as a village carpenter the throne of the world." It appealed to his ambition certainly, but in Jesus' case it was a high, pure, sinless ambition. This much he certainly knew already, that he was destined to rule over men from pole to pole. It was for him a righteous longing, this desire to have the heathen for his inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth as his possession. No false ambition was this in Jesus, this desire to realize the glorious Messianic hope. Again, how typical a temptation! All ranks and orders are often soon tempted here. A noble end as they think, and in the beauty of the goal they forget that the road leading to it is paved with evil and wrong. <a href="/commentaries/luke/4-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the devil] led Him up to a high place ἀναγαγὼν (anagagōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_321.htm">Strong's 321: </a> From ana and ago; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away. [and] showed ἔδειξεν (edeixen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1166.htm">Strong's 1166: </a> A prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show. 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. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. an instant στιγμῇ (stigmē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4743.htm">Strong's 4743: </a> A moment, point of time, an instant. Feminine of stigma; a point of time, i.e. An instant. all πάσας (pasas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdoms βασιλείας (basileias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world. οἰκουμένης (oikoumenēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3625.htm">Strong's 3625: </a> Feminine participle present passive of oikeo; land, i.e. The globe; specially, the Roman empire. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/4-5.htm">Luke 4:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/4-5.htm">Luke 4:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/4-5.htm">Luke 4:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/4-5.htm">Luke 4:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/4-5.htm">Luke 4:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/4-5.htm">Luke 4:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/4-5.htm">Luke 4:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/4-5.htm">Luke 4:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/4-5.htm">Luke 4:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/4-5.htm">Luke 4:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/4-5.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 4:5 The devil leading him up (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/4-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 4:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 4:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/4-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 4:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 4:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>