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Satan's Deceptive Scripture
Commentators unanimously highlight that Satan's temptation involves quoting Scripture (Psalms 91:11–12) deceptively. He strategically omits the crucial phrase "to keep you in all your ways," twisting a promise of protection for those in God's will into a license for presumption. This serves as a stark warning against taking verses out of context or using God's Word to justify actions contrary to His character and commands.
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AT Robertson
On Matthew 4:6
Cast thyself down (βαλε σεαυτον κατω). The appeal to hurl himself down into the abyss below would intensify the nervous dread that…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 4:6
19th Century
Preacher
He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a ston…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 4:6
The second temptation (Luke’s third) is set in the “holy city,” on the highest point of the temple complex (see comment on Lk 4:9–12). Satan quoted…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 4:6
16th Century
Theologian
He will charge his angels concerning thee. We must observe this malice of Satan in misapplying a quotation of Scripture, for the purpose o…
John Gill
On Matthew 4:6
17th Century
Pastor
And says unto him, if you are the Son of God
He addresses him after the same manner as before; if, or seeing,
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…