Matthew 4:5 akjv — Then the devil takes him up into the holy city, and sets him on a pinnacle of the temple,

American King James Version

"Then the devil takes him up into the holy city, and sets him on a pinnacle of the temple, "

— Matthew 4:5, American King James Version

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Matthew 4 — Context

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And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered.

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And when the tempter came to him, he said, If you be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

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

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Then the devil takes him up into the holy city, and sets him on a pinnacle of the temple,

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And says to him, If you be the Son of God, cast yourself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning you: and in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.

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Jesus said to him, It is written again, You shall not tempt the Lord your God.

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Again, the devil takes him up into an exceeding high mountain, and shows him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

Matthew 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 4:5 say?
Matthew 4:5 in the American King James Version reads: “Then the devil takes him up into the holy city, and sets him on a pinnacle of the temple, ”
Where is Matthew 4:5 in the Bible?
Matthew 4:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read Matthew 4:5 in?
Matthew 4:5 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 4:5?
Matthew 4:5 reads (AKJV): “Then the devil takes him up into the holy city, and sets him on a pinnacle of the temple, ” 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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