Luke 4:12

And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 4:12

BSB

But Jesus answered, "It also says, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"

AKJV

And Jesus answering said to him, It is said, You shall not tempt the Lord your God.

CPDV

And in response, Jesus said to him, "It is said: 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.' "

ERV

And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

NHEB

And Jesus, answering, said to him, "It is said, 'Do not test the Lord, your God.'"

SMT

And Jesus having answered said to him, That it has been said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 4:12

AndG2532Conjunction JesusG2424Noun Masculine answeringG611Verb saidG2036untohimG846ItissaidG3754ConjunctionThoushaltG1598Verb notG3756 temptG1598VerbtheLordG2962Noun Masculine thyG4675 GodG2316Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 4:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 4:12

Summary

Jesus forbids testing divine faithfulness through recklessness

Place

Temple

Event

Final temptation rejection

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD