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Jesus answered him, "Get behind me Satan! For it is written, `You will worship the Lord your God, and him only will you serve.`"

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Worship God Alone

Jesus counters Satan's offer of worldly power by quoting Scripture, establishing a non-negotiable principle: worship and service belong exclusively to God. Commentators explain that had Jesus compromised, he would have sinned by worshipping the devil, making him unable to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins. This principle calls us to reject any temptation that offers worldly gain at the cost of loyalty to God.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 4:8

Thou shalt worship (προσκυνησεις). Satan used this verb to Jesus who turns it against him by the quotation from De 6:13. Jesus cle…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 4:7–8

19th Century

Preacher

If thou therefore, wilt worship me, all shall be thine. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan:

The tempta…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 4:8

The second temptation involves similar issues. In a vision, the devil takes Jesus to a “high place” and offers him the world. Once again, what the …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 4:8

17th Century

Pastor

Jesus answered and said to him
The following words, with indignation at him, and detestation of his proposals:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 4:1–13

17th Century

Minister

Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter, for there He was alone; no one was with Him by whose prayers and advice He…