Matthew 4:8 net — Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their grandeur.

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"Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their grandeur."

— Matthew 4:8, NET Bible

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Matthew 4 — Context

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Then the devil took him to the holy city, had him stand on the highest point of the temple,

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and said to him,“If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written,‘He will command his angels concerning you’ and‘with their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

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Jesus said to him,“Once again it is written:‘You are not to put the Lord your God to the test.’”

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Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their grandeur.

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And he said to him,“I will give you all these things if you throw yourself to the ground and worship me.”

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Then Jesus said to him,“Go away, Satan! For it is written:‘You are to worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’”

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Then the devil left him, and angels came and began ministering to his needs.

Matthew 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 4:8 say?
Matthew 4:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their grandeur.”
Where is Matthew 4:8 in the Bible?
Matthew 4:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 8.
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 4:8.
What translation should I read Matthew 4:8 in?
Matthew 4:8 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 4:8?
Matthew 4:8 reads (NET): “Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their grandeur.” 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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