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Jesus said to him, "Again, it is written, `You shall not test the Lord, your God.`"
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Scripture Interprets Scripture
Jesus counters Satan's misuse of a promise from Psalm 91 by quoting a command from Deuteronomy. Commentators explain this shows we must balance scripture with scripture. A single promise cannot be used to justify an action that a clear command forbids. As Charles Spurgeon notes, 'One text must not be looked at alone... It is written is to be set side by side with It is written again.'
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Matthew
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Thou shall not tempt (ουκ εκπειρασεις). Jesus quotes Deuteronomy again (Deuteronomy 6:16) and shows that the devil has…
19th Century
Anglican
It is written again—As already stated, these words are from the chapter containing one of the passages written on the phylacteries…
Baptist
Jesus said to him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
It is written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Christ's reply is most appropriate. There is no other way we have a right to expect …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus says to him, it is written again Christ takes no notice of the false and wrong citation of scripture made by t…
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Presbyterian
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…
13th Century
Catholic
It was shown above that Christ prepared Himself for teaching by receiving baptism; now, however, He prepares Himself by overcoming temptation. Abou…
