Luke 4:4 akjv — And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

American King James Version

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

— Luke 4:4, American King James Version

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Luke 4 — Context

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

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Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungry.

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And the devil said to him, If you be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

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And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

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And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, showed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

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And the devil said to him, All this power will I give you, and the glory of them: for that is delivered to me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

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If you therefore will worship me, all shall be yours.

Luke 4:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:4 say?
Luke 4:4 in the American King James Version reads: “And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. ”
Where is Luke 4:4 in the Bible?
Luke 4:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 4.
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 4:4.
What translation should I read Luke 4:4 in?
Luke 4:4 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 4:4?
Luke 4:4 reads (AKJV): “And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. ” 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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