Luke 4:8 web — Jesus answered him, "Get behind me Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve…

World English Bible

"Jesus answered him, "Get behind me Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'""

— Luke 4:8, World English Bible

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Luke 4 — Context

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The devil, leading him up on a high mountain, showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

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The devil said to him, "I will give you all this authority, and their glory, for it has been delivered to me; and I give it to whomever I want.

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If you therefore will worship before me, it will all be yours."

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Jesus answered him, "Get behind me Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'"

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He led him to Jerusalem, and set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here,

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for it is written, 'He will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you;'

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and, 'On their hands they will bear you up, lest perhaps you dash your 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 World English Bible reads: “Jesus answered him, "Get behind me Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'"”
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 (WEB): “Jesus answered him, "Get behind me Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'"” 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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