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Obedience Precedes Provision
Scholars highlight a profound reversal: Jesus refused to turn stones to bread, and now angels bring him food. He refused to command angels for a spectacle, and now they come to serve him in private. This demonstrates that when we trust and obey God's way, even through hardship, He provides for our needs in His perfect time.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 4:11
18th Century
Theologian
The devil leaveth him. The devil left him for a time (Luke 4:13). He intended to return again to the temptation and, if possib…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 4:11
Then the devil leaveth him (τοτε αφιησιν αυτον ο διαβολος). Note the use of "then" (τοτε) again and the historical present. The mo…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 4:11
19th Century
Preacher
Then the devil leaves him, and behold, angels came and ministered to him.
What a change! When the devil goes, the angels come. Perh…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 4:11
The devil temporarily left Jesus (cf. 16:23) Though the conflict has barely begun, the pattern of obedience and trust has been established. He had …
John Calvin
On Matthew 4:11
16th Century
Theologian
Then the devil leaves him. Luke expresses more: when all the temptation had been finished. This means that no truce or relaxation…
John Gill
On Matthew 4:11
17th Century
Pastor
Then the devil leaves him
In (Luke 4:13) it says,
when the devil had ended all the te…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 4:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Concerning Christ's temptation, observe that immediately after He was declared to be the Son of God and the Savior of the world, He was tempted. Gr…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 4:1–11
13th Century
Philosopher
It was shown above that Christ prepared Himself for teaching by receiving baptism; now, however, He prepares Himself by overcoming temptation. Abou…