1. When Jesus returned from the River Jordan, the power of the Holy Spirit was with him, and the Spirit led him into the desert.
2. For forty days Jesus was tested by the devil, and during that time he went without eating. When it was all over, he was hungry.
3. The devil said to Jesus, “If you are God's Son, tell this stone to turn into bread.”
4. Jesus answered, “The Scriptures say, ‘No one can live only on food.’ ”
5. Then the devil led Jesus up to a high place and quickly showed him all the nations on earth.
6. The devil said, “I will give all this power and glory to you. It has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to.
7. Just worship me, and you can have it all.”
8. Jesus answered, “The Scriptures say:‘Worship the Lord your Godand serve only him!’ ”
9. Finally, the devil took Jesus to Jerusalem and had him stand on top of the temple. The devil said, “If you are God's Son, jump off.
10-11. The Scriptures say:‘God will tell his angelsto take care of you.They will catch youin their arms,and you will not hurtyour feet on the stones.’ ”
12. Jesus answered, “The Scriptures also say, ‘Don't try to test the Lord your God!’ ”
13. After the devil had finished testing Jesus in every way possible, he left him for a while.
14. Jesus returned to Galilee with the power of the Spirit. News about him spread everywhere.