Matthew 4:2

Matthew 4:1 web — Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

World English Bible

"Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil."

— Matthew 4:1, World English Bible

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KJV
“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.”
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ASV
“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. ”
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NET
“The Temptation of Jesus Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.”
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DRB
“Then Jesus was led by the spirit into the desert, to be tempted by the devil.”
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BBE
“Then Jesus was sent by the Spirit into the waste land to be tested by the Evil One.”
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KJVA
“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.”
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Matthew 4 — Context

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

When he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was hungry afterward.

The tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread."

But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"

Matthew 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 4:1 say?

Matthew 4:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.”

Where is Matthew 4:1 in the Bible?

Matthew 4:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 1.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 4:1.

What translation should I read Matthew 4:1 in?

Matthew 4:1 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 Matthew 4:1?

Matthew 4:1 reads (WEB): “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” 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.

Matthew 4:1 web — Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

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