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Then Jesus was led up into the wilderness by the Spirit, to be tempted by the Devil.

And having fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards He hungered.

And coming near to Him, the Tempter said, If You are the Son of God, speak that these stones may become loaves.

But answering, He said, It has been written: "Man shall not live by bread alone, but on every Word going out of the mouth of God." Deut. 8:3

Then the Devil takes Him to the holy city, and he set Him on the wing of the temple.

And he said to Him, If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it has been written: "He shall give His angels charge concerning You, and they shall bear You on their hands,lest You strike Your foot against a stone."

Jesus said to him, Again it has been written: "You shall not tempt the Lord your God." Deut. 6:16

Again the Devil takes Him to a very high mountain, and shows to Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

And he said to Him. I will give all these things to You if falling down, You will worship me.

Then Jesus said to him, Go, Satan! For it has been written: "You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve Him only." Deut. 6:13

Then the Devil left Him. And behold! Angels came near and ministered to Him.