Matthew 4:9 cpdv — and said to him, “All these things I will give to you, if you will fall down and adore me.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and said to him, “All these things I will give to you, if you will fall down and adore me.” "

— Matthew 4:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 4 — Context

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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.’ ”

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Jesus said to him, “Again, it has been written: ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’ ”

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Again, the devil took him up, onto a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory,

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and said to him, “All these things I will give to you, if you will fall down and adore me.”

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Then Jesus said to him: “Go away, Satan. For it has been written: ‘You shall adore the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’ ”

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Then the devil left him. And behold, Angels approached and ministered to him.

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And when Jesus had heard that John had been handed over, he withdrew into Galilee.

Matthew 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 4:9 say?
Matthew 4:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and said to him, “All these things I will give to you, if you will fall down and adore me.” ”
Where is Matthew 4:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 4:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 9.
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 4:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 4:9 in?
Matthew 4:9 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 4:9?
Matthew 4:9 reads (CPDV): “and said to him, “All these things I will give to you, if you will fall down and adore me.” ” 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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