Matthew 4:4

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 4:4

BSB
But Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
AKJV
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
CPDV
And in response he said, "It has been written: 'Not by bread alone shall man live, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.' "
ERV
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
NHEB
But he answered and said, "It is written, 'Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
SMT
And he having answered, said, It has been written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word going forth through the mouth of God.

Commentary for Matthew 4:4

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Overview of Matthew 4:4
Summary
Sustenance comes from divine utterance not food
Place
Wilderness
Event
Jesus cites scriptural response
Estimated Time Period
c. 26-27 AD
Category
Teaching