Luke 4:11 net — and‘with their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

NET Bible

"and‘with their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”"

— Luke 4:11, NET Bible

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Luke 4 — Context

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Jesus answered him,“It is written,‘You are to worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’”

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Then the devil brought him to Jerusalem, had him stand on the highest point of the temple, and said to him,“If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here,

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for it is written,‘He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,’

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and‘with their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

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Jesus answered him,“It is said,‘You are not to put the Lord your God to the test.’”

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So when the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him until a more opportune time.

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The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry in Galilee Then Jesus, in the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and news about him spread throughout the surrounding countryside.

Luke 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:11 say?
Luke 4:11 in the NET Bible reads: “and‘with their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’””
Where is Luke 4:11 in the Bible?
Luke 4:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 11.
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 4:11.
What translation should I read Luke 4:11 in?
Luke 4:11 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 4:11?
Luke 4:11 reads (NET): “and‘with their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”” 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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