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Matthew 4:8 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Matthew 4:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 4 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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;”
Matthew 4:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 4:8
This climactic temptation offers Christ all earthly kingdoms without the suffering of the cross, presenting a shortcut to dominion without substitutionary atonement. Satan's claim to give these kingdoms reveals his current role as 'god of this world' (2 Corinthians 4:4), though his authority is delegated and temporary. The temptation mirrors Satan's original rebellion—grasping equality with God through autonomous means rather than submissive obedience.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 4:8
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“neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world”
“leading him up on a high mountain”
“if he gains the whole world”
“and great voices in heaven followed”
“when the glory of his house is increased.”
“Moses”
“All flesh is like grass, and all of man's glory like the flower in the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls;,For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:,,,,,,,,”
“Is not this great Babylon”
“the multitude of his children”
“even one hundred eighty days.”