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Matthew 4

Matt. 4:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Then
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
tote (Greek #5119)
the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
KJV usage: that time, then.
Pronounce: tot'-eh
Origin: from (the neuter of) 3588 and 3753
was
anago (Greek #321)
to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away
KJV usage: bring (again, forth, up again), depart, launch (forth), lead (up), loose, offer, sail, set forth, take up.
Pronounce: an-ag'-o
Origin: from 303 and 71
Jesus
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
led up
anago (Greek #321)
to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away
KJV usage: bring (again, forth, up again), depart, launch (forth), lead (up), loose, offer, sail, set forth, take up.
Pronounce: an-ag'-o
Origin: from 303 and 71
of
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
e the Spirit
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the wilderness
eremos (Greek #2048)
lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, 5561 being implied)
KJV usage: desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness.
Pronounce: er'-ay-mos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
to be tempted
peirazo (Greek #3985)
to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
KJV usage: assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try.
Pronounce: pi-rad'-zo
Origin: from 3984
f of
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
the devil
diabolos (Greek #1228)
a traducer; specially, Satan (compare 07854)
KJV usage: false accuser, devil, slanderer.
Pronounce: dee-ab'-ol-os
Origin: from 1225
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1 Kings 18:12•  (1 Kings 18:12)
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Ezek. 11:1,24•  (Ezek. 11:1,24)
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Acts 8:39• 39But when they came up out of the water, [the] Spirit of [the] Lord caught away Philip, and the eunuch saw him no more, for he went on his way rejoicing. (Acts 8:39)
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Mark 1:12• 12And immediately the Spirit drives him out into the wilderness; (Mark 1:12)
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Luke 4:1• 1{i}But Jesus,{/i} full of the Holy Spirit, {i}returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness forty days,{/i} (Luke 4:1)
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Heb. 2:18• 18for in that himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those that are tempted. (Heb. 2:18)

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Spirit,
The Devil,
The Lord Jesus,
To Tempt; Temptation,
Wilderness

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-11:  Christ, fasting forty days, is tempted of the devil and ministered unto by angels.
12-16:  He dwells in Capernaum;
17:  begins to preach;
18-20:  calls Peter and Andrew,
21-22:  James and John;
23-25:  teaches and heals all the diseased.
was.
Mark 1:12,13‑15• 12And immediately the Spirit drives him out into the wilderness;
 13and he was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and was with the wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.
 14But after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the glad tidings [of the kingdom] of God,
 15{i}and saying,{/i} The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has drawn nigh. Repent and believe in the glad tidings. (Mark 1:12,13‑15)
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Luke 4:1‑13• 1{i}But Jesus,{/i} full of the Holy Spirit, {i}returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness forty days,{/i}
 2{i}tempted of the devil;{/i} and in those days he did not eat anything; and when they were finished, he hungered.
 3And the devil said to him, If thou be Son of God, speak to this stone that it become bread.
 4And Jesus answered unto him, saying, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.
 5And [the devil] leading him up into a high mountain, showed him all the kingdoms of the habitable world in a moment of time.
 6And the devil said to him, I will give thee all this power, and the glory, for it is given up to me, and to whomsoever will I give it.
 7If, therefore, thou wilt do homage before me, all shall be thine.
 8And Jesus answering him said, It is written, Thou shalt do homage to the Lord thy God, and him alone shalt thou serve.
 9And he led him to Jerusalem, and set him on the edge of the temple, and said to him, If thou be Son of God, cast thyself down hence,
 10for it is written, He shall give charge to his angels concerning thee to keep thee;
 11and on their hands they shall bear thee up, lest in any wise thou strike thy foot against a stone.
 12And Jesus answering said to him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt [the] Lord thy God.
 13And the devil having completed every temptation, departed from him for a time. (Luke 4:1‑13)
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Rom. 8:14• 14For as many as are being led by God's Spirit, these are God's sons. (Rom. 8:14)
of the spirit.
1 Kings 18:12•  (1 Kings 18:12)
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2 Kings 2:16•  (2 Kings 2:16)
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Ezek. 3:12,14•  (Ezek. 3:12,14)
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Ezek. 8:3•  (Ezek. 8:3)
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Ezek. 11:1,24•  (Ezek. 11:1,24)
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Ezek. 40:2•  (Ezek. 40:2)
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Ezek. 43:5•  (Ezek. 43:5)
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Acts 8:39• 39But when they came up out of the water, [the] Spirit of [the] Lord caught away Philip, and the eunuch saw him no more, for he went on his way rejoicing. (Acts 8:39)
to.
Gen. 3:15•  (Gen. 3:15)
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John 14:30• 30No longer shall I talk much with you, for the prince of the world cometh, and hath nothing in me. (John 14:30)
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Heb. 2:18• 18for in that himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those that are tempted. (Heb. 2:18)
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Heb. 4:15‑16• 15For we have not a high priest unable to sympathize with our infirmities, but tempted as he hath been in all things alike apart from sin.
 16Let us approach therefore with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help. (Heb. 4:15‑16)
• When Moses was without food on the mount for the same time, he was with God, and miraculously sustained. But the wonderful thing here is that the time was spent with the enemy. (“Remarks on Matthew 4:1-11” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Then Jesus was carried up into the wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted of the devil:

W. Kelly Translation

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Then Jesus was carried up into the wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted of the devil:

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)