Luke 4:9 cpdv — And he brought him to Jerusalem, and he set him on the parapet of the temple, and he said to him: “If you are the Son o…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he brought him to Jerusalem, and he set him on the parapet of the temple, and he said to him: “If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here. "

— Luke 4:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 4 — Context

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and he said to him: “To you, I will give all this power, and its glory. For they have been handed over to me, and I give them to whomever I wish.

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Therefore, if you will worship before me, all will be yours.”

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And in response, Jesus said to him: “It is written: ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him alone.’ ”

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And he brought him to Jerusalem, and he set him on the parapet of the temple, and he said to him: “If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here.

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For it is written that he has given his Angels charge over you, so that they may guard you,

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and so that they may take you into their hands, lest perhaps you may hurt your foot against a stone.”

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And in response, Jesus said to him, “It is said: ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’ ”

Luke 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:9 say?
Luke 4:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he brought him to Jerusalem, and he set him on the parapet of the temple, and he said to him: “If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here. ”
Where is Luke 4:9 in the Bible?
Luke 4:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 9.
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 4:9.
What translation should I read Luke 4:9 in?
Luke 4:9 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 4:9?
Luke 4:9 reads (CPDV): “And he brought him to Jerusalem, and he set him on the parapet of the temple, and he said to him: “If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here. ” 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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