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Matthew 4:7
Jesus answered and said, "It's also said, 'Don't be a fool and try to test God.'"
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Christian Standard Bible®
Jesus told him, “It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God.”
Jesus told him, “It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God.”
King James Version (1611)
Iesus said vnto him, It is written againe, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Iesus said vnto him, It is written againe, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
King James Version
Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
English Standard Version
Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
New American Standard Bible
Jesus said to him, "On the other hand, it is written: 'YOU SHALL NOT PUT THE LORD YOUR GOD TO THE TEST.'"
Jesus said to him, "On the other hand, it is written: 'YOU SHALL NOT PUT THE LORD YOUR GOD TO THE TEST.'"
New Century Version
Jesus answered him, "It also says in the Scriptures, ‘Do not test the Lord your God.'"
Jesus answered him, "It also says in the Scriptures, ‘Do not test the Lord your God.'"
Amplified Bible
Jesus said to him, "On the other hand, it is written and forever remains written, 'YOU SHALL NOT TEST THE LORD YOUR GOD.'"
Jesus said to him, "On the other hand, it is written and forever remains written, 'YOU SHALL NOT TEST THE LORD YOUR GOD.'"
Geneva Bible (1587)
Iesus saide vnto him, It is written againe, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Iesus saide vnto him, It is written againe, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Jesus said to him, "On the other hand, it is written, 'YOU SHALL NOT PUT THE LORD YOUR GOD TO THE TEST.'"
Jesus said to him, "On the other hand, it is written, 'YOU SHALL NOT PUT THE LORD YOUR GOD TO THE TEST.'"
Legacy Standard Bible
Jesus said to him, "Again, it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Jesus said to him, "Again, it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Berean Standard Bible
Jesus replied, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Jesus replied, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Contemporary English Version
Jesus answered, "The Scriptures also say, ‘Don't try to test the Lord your God!'"
Jesus answered, "The Scriptures also say, ‘Don't try to test the Lord your God!'"
Complete Jewish Bible
Yeshua replied to him, "But it also says, ‘Do not put Adonai your God to the test.'"
Yeshua replied to him, "But it also says, ‘Do not put Adonai your God to the test.'"
Darby Translation
Jesus said to him, It is again written, Thou shalt not tempt [the] Lord thy God.
Jesus said to him, It is again written, Thou shalt not tempt [the] Lord thy God.
Easy-to-Read Version
Jesus answered, "The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.'"
Jesus answered, "The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.'"
George Lamsa Translation
Jesus said to him, Again it is written, that you shall not try out the Lord your God.
Jesus said to him, Again it is written, that you shall not try out the Lord your God.
Good News Translation
Jesus answered, "But the scripture also says, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Jesus answered, "But the scripture also says, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Lexham English Bible
Jesus said to him, "On the other hand it is written, ‘You are not to put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Jesus said to him, "On the other hand it is written, ‘You are not to put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Literal Translation
Jesus said to him, Again it has been written: "You shall not tempt the Lord your God." Deut. 6:16
Jesus said to him, Again it has been written: "You shall not tempt the Lord your God." Deut. 6:16
American Standard Version
Jesus said unto him, Again it is written, Thou shalt not make trial of the Lord thy God.
Jesus said unto him, Again it is written, Thou shalt not make trial of the Lord thy God.
Bible in Basic English
Jesus said to him, Again it is in the Writings, You may not put the Lord your God to the test.
Jesus said to him, Again it is in the Writings, You may not put the Lord your God to the test.
Hebrew Names Version
Yeshua said to him, "Again, it is written, 'You shall not test the Lord, your God.'"
Yeshua said to him, "Again, it is written, 'You shall not test the Lord, your God.'"
International Standard Version
Jesus said to him, "It is also written,Deuteronomy 6:16;">[xr] 'You must not tempt the Lord your God.'"Deuteronomy 6:16">[fn]
Jesus said to him, "It is also written,Deuteronomy 6:16;">[xr] 'You must not tempt the Lord your God.'"Deuteronomy 6:16">[fn]
Etheridge Translation
Jeshu said to him, Again it is written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy Aloha.
Jeshu said to him, Again it is written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy Aloha.
Murdock Translation
Jesus said to him: It is moreover written, that thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Jesus said to him: It is moreover written, that thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Iesus sayde to hym. It is written agayne: Thou shalt not tempt the Lorde thy God.
And Iesus sayde to hym. It is written agayne: Thou shalt not tempt the Lorde thy God.
English Revised Version
Jesus said unto him, Again it is written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Jesus said unto him, Again it is written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
World English Bible
Jesus said to him, "Again, it is written, 'You shall not test the Lord, your God.'"
Jesus said to him, "Again, it is written, 'You shall not test the Lord, your God.'"
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Jesus said to him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Jesus said to him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Weymouth's New Testament
"Again it is written," replied Jesus, "`Thou shalt not put the Lord thy God to the proof.'"
"Again it is written," replied Jesus, "`Thou shalt not put the Lord thy God to the proof.'"
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Eftsoone Jhesus seide to hym, It is writun, Thou shalt not tempte thi Lord God.
Eftsoone Jhesus seide to hym, It is writun, Thou shalt not tempte thi Lord God.
Update Bible Version
Jesus said to him, Again it is written, You shall not make trial of the Lord your God.
Jesus said to him, Again it is written, You shall not make trial of the Lord your God.
Webster's Bible Translation
Jesus said to him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Jesus said to him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
New English Translation
Jesus said to him, "Once again it is written: ‘ You are not to put the Lord your God to the test .'"
Jesus said to him, "Once again it is written: ‘ You are not to put the Lord your God to the test .'"
New King James Version
Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.' " Deuteronomy 6:16">[fn]
Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.' " Deuteronomy 6:16">[fn]
New Living Translation
Jesus responded, "The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.'"
Jesus responded, "The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.'"
New Life Bible
Jesus said to the devil, "It is written also, ‘You must not tempt the Lord your God.'"
Jesus said to the devil, "It is written also, ‘You must not tempt the Lord your God.'"
New Revised Standard
Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Jesus said to him, Again, it is written, - Thou shalt not put to the test, the Lord thy God.
Jesus said to him, Again, it is written, - Thou shalt not put to the test, the Lord thy God.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Jesus said to him: It is written again: Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Jesus said to him: It is written again: Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Revised Standard Version
Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.'"
Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.'"
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And Iesus sayde to hym it ys wrytten also: Thou shalt not tempte thy Lorde God.
And Iesus sayde to hym it ys wrytten also: Thou shalt not tempte thy Lorde God.
Young's Literal Translation
Jesus said to him again, `It hath been written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'
Jesus said to him again, `It hath been written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Iesus sayde vnto hym: it ys wrytten also: Thou shalt not tempte thy LORDE God.
And Iesus sayde vnto hym: it ys wrytten also: Thou shalt not tempte thy LORDE God.
Mace New Testament (1729)
Jesus replied, it is likewise written, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God."
Jesus replied, it is likewise written, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God."
THE MESSAGE
Jesus countered with another citation from Deuteronomy: "Don't you dare test the Lord your God."
Jesus countered with another citation from Deuteronomy: "Don't you dare test the Lord your God."
Contextual Overview
1God led Jesus out into the dry country to be tempted by the devil.
2Jesus was famished after not eating for forty days and nights.
3That old devil rode up and said, "If you're God's Boy, you can easily turn these rocks into bread. What're you waitin' on?"
4Jesus said, "Man don't live on just bread, but on every word that comes out of God's mouth."
5The devil snatched Jesus up and took him to the holy city and they stood at the highest point of the church.
6"If you're God's Boy," the devil said, "bail off of here. 'Cause it's written that, 'God's angels are gonna look out for you. They won't let a scratch of harm come to you.'"
7Jesus answered and said, "It's also said, 'Don't be a fool and try to test God.'"
8The devil whisked him off again and took him to a tall mountain where they could see all of the territories.
9"I'll make a horse trade with you. I'll swap you everything you see below us if you'll take off your hat and call me boss."
10Jesus told him, "Get away from me, Satan! It's written that we are to 'Only bow down and call God the boss; him and him only.'"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
It: Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:10, Matthew 21:16, Matthew 21:42, Matthew 22:31, Matthew 22:32, Isaiah 8:20
Thou: Exodus 17:2, Exodus 17:7, Numbers 14:22, Deuteronomy 6:16, Psalms 78:18, Psalms 78:41, Psalms 78:56, Psalms 95:9, Psalms 106:14, Malachi 3:15, Acts 5:9, 1 Corinthians 10:9, Hebrews 3:9
Reciprocal: Psalms 17:4 - word Luke 4:12 - Thou Acts 15:10 - Why Ephesians 6:17 - which
Cross-References
Acts 10:35
He'll take in any stray who fears him and does what is right.
He'll take in any stray who fears him and does what is right.
Romans 6:16
Don't you know that when ya hire onto an outfit, ya gotta do things the way they do 'em—whether ya hire onto sin's outfit, which leads to death, or ya sign on to ride for the Lord, which leads to life.
Don't you know that when ya hire onto an outfit, ya gotta do things the way they do 'em—whether ya hire onto sin's outfit, which leads to death, or ya sign on to ride for the Lord, which leads to life.
Romans 12:1
I'm saying this as if the God of mercy himself were standing right here. I urge each of you to offer up your lives into his outfit—this is how you really worship God.
I'm saying this as if the God of mercy himself were standing right here. I urge each of you to offer up your lives into his outfit—this is how you really worship God.
Romans 14:18
Ride for Christ with an attitude like this and God will be pleased. Not only that, but you'll gain the respect of others.
Ride for Christ with an attitude like this and God will be pleased. Not only that, but you'll gain the respect of others.
Romans 15:16
that I am a hand for God tasked with gathering y'all remnants. I bring you good news, not bad news.
that I am a hand for God tasked with gathering y'all remnants. I bring you good news, not bad news.
Ephesians 1:6
Now, we give him praise for what he did in giving us his son. Shoot, he gave us the blessing his son deserved.
Now, we give him praise for what he did in giving us his son. Shoot, he gave us the blessing his son deserved.
1 Timothy 5:4
But don't step in to help if her family should be doing it. If they ride for the brand, let them take care of their own, tell them to do this. This is how they should honor their mothers and fathers. And plus, God likes it too.
But don't step in to help if her family should be doing it. If they ride for the brand, let them take care of their own, tell them to do this. This is how they should honor their mothers and fathers. And plus, God likes it too.
Hebrews 11:4
It was Abel's heapin' of faith that helped him bring a sacrifice to God that was worthy of what it was supposed to be. Cain's was not. Abel's sacrifice showed his faith in God and God showed his approval. Even though Abel has long been in the grave, his example still speaks.
It was Abel's heapin' of faith that helped him bring a sacrifice to God that was worthy of what it was supposed to be. Cain's was not. Abel's sacrifice showed his faith in God and God showed his approval. Even though Abel has long been in the grave, his example still speaks.
James 1:15
Then when desire calves out, it gives birth to sin, and when sin comes to full weight, it turns right into death.
Then when desire calves out, it gives birth to sin, and when sin comes to full weight, it turns right into death.
1 Peter 2:5
And you are also living rocks God will use to construct a spiritual sanctuary. Not only that, but each of you cowboys are his holy men spreading his message. Your sacrifice will not be in blood, but in the life you give to God through Jesus Christ.
And you are also living rocks God will use to construct a spiritual sanctuary. Not only that, but each of you cowboys are his holy men spreading his message. Your sacrifice will not be in blood, but in the life you give to God through Jesus Christ.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Jesus saith unto him, it is written again,.... Christ takes no notice of the false and wrong citation of scripture made by the devil, nor of any misapplication of it; but mildly replies, by opposing another passage of scripture to him, Deuteronomy 6:16
ye shall not tempt the Lord your God, thereby tacitly showing, that he had produced scripture to a very wrong purpose, since that could never contradict itself; and also, that for a person to neglect the ordinary means of safety, and to expect, that as God can, so he will, preserve without the use of such means, is a tempting him. The Hebrew word ×ª× ×¡× "tempt", as Manasseh ben f Israel observes, is always taken in an ill part, and is to be understood of such who would try the power, goodness, or will of God. And which, as it is not fitting it should be done by any man, so not by himself; and perhaps he hereby intimates too, that he himself was God; and therefore as it was not right in him to tempt God the Father, by taking such a step as Satan solicited him to; nor would it be right in any other; so it was iniquitous in the devil to tempt him who was God over all, blessed for ever.
f Conciliat. in Deut. Quaest. 3. p. 223.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Jesus said unto him, It is written again - Again the Saviour replied to Satan by a text of Scripture - a passage which expressly forbade an act like this.
Thou shall not tempt the Lord thy God - This is quoted literally from Deuteronomy 6:16. The meaning is, thou shalt not try him; or, thou shalt not, by throwing thyself into voluntary and uncommanded dangers, appeal to God for protection, or trifle with the promises made to those who are thrown into danger by his providence. It is true, indeed, that God aids those of his people who are placed by him in trial or danger; but it is not true that the promise was meant to extend to those who wantonly provoke him and trifle with the promised help. Thus, Satan, artfully using and perverting Scripture, was met and repelled by Scripture rightly applied.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 4:7. Thou shalt not tempt — To expose myself to any danger naturally destructive, with the vain presumption that God will protect and defend me from the ruinous consequences of my imprudent conduct, is to tempt God.
