Luke 4:2

Luke 4:1 web — Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness

World English Bible

"Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness"

— Luke 4:1, World English Bible

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KJV
“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,”
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ASV
“And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led in the Spirit in the wilderness”
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NET
“The Temptation of Jesus Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness,”
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DRB
“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost, returned from the Jordan and was led the by the spirit into the desert,”
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BBE
“And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, came back from the Jordan, and was guided by the Spirit in the waste land”
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KJVA
“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,”
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Luke 4 — Context

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness

for forty days, being tempted by the devil. He ate nothing in those days. Afterward, when they were completed, he was hungry.

The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread."

Jesus answered him, saying, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.'"

Luke 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:1 say?

Luke 4:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness”

Where is Luke 4:1 in the Bible?

Luke 4:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 1.

Who wrote Luke?

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Luke about?

Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.

What are the major themes of Luke?

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 4:1.

What translation should I read Luke 4:1 in?

Luke 4:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Luke 4:1?

Luke 4:1 reads (WEB): “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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