Matthew 4:6
The Scripture
(6) And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus calls his first disciples and gives them authority to cast out demons, then they depart for Galilee. They face opposition from a demon in the wilderness, which Jesus uses to demonstrate his power over evil. The passage emphasizes the call to follow Jesus and the promise of supernatural authority.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 4:4II Corinthians 11:14Psalms 91:11Psalms 91:12Luke 4:9Luke 4:10Luke 4:11Luke 4:12Hebrews 1:14Job 1:10Job 5:23Psalms 34:7
Related verses (shared words)
Psalms 91:12Luke 4:11Jeremiah 16:3Jeremiah 27:19Deuteronomy 9:10Isaiah 28:16