1. Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit as he left the Jordan River. The Spirit led him while he was in the desert,
2. where he was tempted by the devil for 40 days. During those days Jesus ate nothing, so when they were over, he was hungry.
3. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become a loaf of bread.”
4. Jesus answered him, “Scripture says, ‘A person cannot live on bread alone.’”
5. The devil took him to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant.
6. The devil said to him, “I will give you all the power and glory of these kingdoms. All of it has been given to me, and I give it to anyone I please.
7. So if you will worship me, all this will be yours.”
8. Jesus answered him, “Scripture says, ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’ ”
9. Then the devil took him into Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest part of the temple. He said to Jesus, “If you are the Son of God, jump from here!
10. Scripture says, ‘He will put his angels in charge of you to watch over you carefully.
11. They will carry you in their hands so that you never hit your foot against a rock.’ ”
12. Jesus answered him, “It has been said, ‘Never tempt the Lord your God.’”
13. After the devil had finished tempting Jesus in every possible way, the devil left him until another time.
14. Jesus returned to Galilee. The power of the Spirit was with him, and the news about him spread throughout the surrounding country.
15. He taught in the synagogues, and everyone praised him.
16. Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. As usual he went into the synagogue on the day of worship. He stood up to read the lesson.