King James Version
Matthew 4:11 in the King James Version says “Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.”
Matthew 4:11 · KJV
And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; cast: or, delivered up
And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:
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“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“angels”
G32compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
“came”
G4334to approach, i.e., (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“ministered”
G1247to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
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