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Luke 4:4-12 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

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!’ ”

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