Matthew 4:3 cpdv — And approaching, the tempter said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And approaching, the tempter said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” "

— Matthew 4:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 4 — Context

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Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert, in order to be tempted by the devil.

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And when he had fasted for forty days and forty nights, afterwards he was hungry.

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And approaching, the tempter said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”

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And in response he said, “It has been written: ‘Not by bread alone shall man live, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”

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Then the devil took him up, into the holy city, and set him on the pinnacle of the temple,

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and said to him: “If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down. For it has been written: ‘For he has given charge of you to his angels, and they shall take you into their hands, lest perhaps you may hurt your foot against a stone.’ ”

Matthew 4:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 4:3 say?
Matthew 4:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And approaching, the tempter said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” ”
Where is Matthew 4:3 in the Bible?
Matthew 4:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 3.
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 4:3.
What translation should I read Matthew 4:3 in?
Matthew 4:3 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 4:3?
Matthew 4:3 reads (CPDV): “And approaching, the tempter said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” ” 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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