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Luke 4:2 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Luke 4:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 4 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing : and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.”
Luke 4:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 4:2
Jesus was tempted 'forty days' and 'did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.' The 40-day period parallels Moses' 40 days on Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:28) and Elijah's 40-day journey to Horeb (1 Kings 19:8). Jesus' fasting demonstrates His complete dependence on God and His prioritization of spiritual sustenance over physical. The note that He 'hungered' afterward emphasizes His genuine humanity—He experienced real physical need and vulnerability, making His temptation genuine, not playacting. Yet even in weakness, He resisted sin.
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Cross-References for Luke 4:2
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“nor drank water. He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant”
“but one who has been in all points tempted like we are”
“and ate and drink”
“he is able to help those who are tempted.”
“even the tables of the covenant which Yahweh made with you”
“he was hungry afterward.”
“being tired from his journey”
“as at the first”
“saying”
“and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head”