Luke 4:8 asv — And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve…

American Standard Version

"And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. "

— Luke 4:8, American Standard Version

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Luke 4 — Context

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And he led him up, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

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And the devil said unto him, To thee will I give all this authority, and the glory of them: for it hath been delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

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If thou therefore wilt worship before me, it shall all be thine.

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And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

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And he led him to Jerusalem, and set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou art the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:

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for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee, to guard thee:

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and, On their hands they shall bear thee up, Lest haply thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Luke 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:8 say?
Luke 4:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. ”
Where is Luke 4:8 in the Bible?
Luke 4:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 8.
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 4:8.
What translation should I read Luke 4:8 in?
Luke 4:8 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 4:8?
Luke 4:8 reads (ASV): “And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. ” 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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