ESV Reformation Study Bible – Luke 4:5–8
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Luke 4:5–8

4:5–8 This temptation comes third in Matthew. The reason for the different order is not known. The temptation is for Jesus to set up a mighty world empire, but at the cost of worshiping Satan. Again Jesus rejects the temptation by citing Scripture (Deut. 6:13).