Matthew 4:10

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Then Jesus said to him, “Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.’”
World English Bible (WEB)
Then{G5119} saith{G3004}{(G5719)} Jesus{G2424} unto him{G846}, Get thee hence{G5217}{(G5720)}, Satan{G4567}: for{G1063} it is written{G1125}{(G5769)}, Thou shalt worship{G4352}{(G5692)} the Lord{G2962} thy{G4675} God{G2316}, and{G2532} him{G846} only{G3441} shalt thou serve{G3000}{(G5692)}.
KJV with Strongs
(10) Then Yeshua says to him, "Go away Adversary! For it's written, 'YOU MUST WORSHIP YAHWEH YOUR ELOHIM, AND SERVE HIM ALONE.'"
The F.O.G
Jesus forcefully replied: "Adversary! Get away from Me! Scripture commands, 'You must worship Yahweh your God exclusively and serve only Him.' I won't trade eternal truth for temporary power."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Then saith Jesus to him, ‘Go—Adversary, for it hath been written, The Lord thy God thou shalt bow to, and Him only thou shalt serve.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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