Matthew 4:11 web — Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him.

World English Bible

"Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him."

— Matthew 4:11, World English Bible

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KJV
“Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.”
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ASV
“Then the devil leaveth him; and behold, angels came and ministered unto him. ”
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NET
“Then the devil left him, and angels came and began ministering to his needs.”
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DRB
“Then the devil left him; and behold angels came and ministered to him.”
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BBE
“Then the Evil One went away from him, and angels came and took care of him.”
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KJVA
“Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.”
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Matthew 4 — Context

Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory.

He said to him, "I will give you all of these things, if you will fall down and worship me."

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

Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him.

Now when Jesus heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee.

Leaving Nazareth, he came and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,

that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,

Matthew 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 4:11 say?

Matthew 4:11 in the World English Bible reads: “Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him.”

Where is Matthew 4:11 in the Bible?

Matthew 4:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 11.

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 4:11.

What translation should I read Matthew 4:11 in?

Matthew 4:11 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 4:11?

Matthew 4:11 reads (WEB): “Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him.” 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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