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A Supernatural Vision
Commentators debate whether this was a literal view from a mountain or a supernatural vision. While a physical mountain was the setting, many scholars, noting Luke's account of it happening 'in a moment of time,' conclude the devil presented a miraculous, instantaneous panorama of the world's kingdoms. This was a delusive vision designed to overwhelm Jesus with the scope of the offer.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 4:8
18th Century
Theologian
An exceedingly high mountain. It is not known what mountain this was. It was probably some elevated place in the vicinity of Jerusalem, fr…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 4:8
And showeth him (κα δεικνυσιν αυτω). This wonderful panorama had to be partially mental and imaginative, since the devil caused to…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 4:8
19th Century
Preacher
Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 4:8
Satan offers the kingdoms of the world and their “splendor” without showing their sin. Jesus, however, came to remove sin. Here was a temptation to…
John Calvin
On Matthew 4:8
16th Century
Theologian
The devil takes him to a very high mountain. We must keep in mind what I have already stated: that it was not due to any weakness of Chris…
John Gill
On Matthew 4:8
17th Century
Pastor
Again, the devil takes him up into an exceeding high
mountain
That is, he took him of…
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…