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Luke 4:3 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Luke 4:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 4 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.”
Luke 4:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 4:3
Satan's first temptation appeals to legitimate physical need, yet seeks to undermine trust in divine providence. The command 'if thou be the Son of God' challenges Christ's identity and invites presumptuous use of divine power. The Greek 'ei' introduces a conditional that Satan knows to be true, making this a test of whether Christ will act independently of the Father's will. Reformed theology sees here Christ's active obedience—His perfect submission where Adam failed. Romans 5:19 contrasts Adam's disobedience with Christ's obedience. Where Israel failed in wilderness testing (Deuteronomy 8:3...
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Cross-References for Luke 4:3
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“If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”
“saying You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.”