Matthew 4:4,7,10-11 - Compare All Versions
Matthew 4:4 NIV (New International Version)
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4:7 NIV (New International Version)
Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
Matthew 4:10-11 NIV (New International Version)
Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.
Matthew 4:4 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4:7 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
Matthew 4:10-11 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.
Matthew 4:4 NLT (New Living Translation)
But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4:7 NLT (New Living Translation)
Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the LORD your God.’”
Matthew 4:10-11 NLT (New Living Translation)
“Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.’” Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.
Matthew 4:4 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
He answered, “It is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. ”
Matthew 4:7 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Jesus told him, “It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God. ”
Matthew 4:10-11 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Then Jesus told him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him. ” , Then the devil left him, and angels came and began to serve him.
Matthew 4:4 KJV (King James Version)
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:7 KJV (King James Version)
Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Matthew 4:10-11 KJV (King James Version)
Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
Matthew 4:4 NKJV (New King James Version)
But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”
Matthew 4:7 NKJV (New King James Version)
Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’ ”
Matthew 4:10-11 NKJV (New King James Version)
Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ” Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.
Matthew 4:4 MSG (The Message)
Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: “It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from God’s mouth.”
Matthew 4:7 MSG (The Message)
Jesus countered with another citation from Deuteronomy: “Don’t you dare test the Lord your God.”
Matthew 4:10-11 MSG (The Message)
Jesus’ refusal was curt: “Beat it, Satan!” He backed his rebuke with a third quotation from Deuteronomy: “Worship the Lord your God, and only him. Serve him with absolute single-heartedness.” The Test was over. The Devil left. And in his place, angels! Angels came and took care of Jesus’ needs.
Matthew 4:4 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
But He answered and said, “It is written: ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT COMES OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.’ ”
Matthew 4:7 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Jesus said to him, “On the other hand, it is written: ‘YOU SHALL NOT PUT THE LORD YOUR GOD TO THE TEST.’ ”
Matthew 4:10-11 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Then Jesus *said to him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written: ‘YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND SERVE HIM ONLY.’ ” Then the devil *left Him; and behold, angels came and began to serve Him.
Matthew 4:4 AMP (Amplified Bible)
But Jesus replied, “It is written and forever remains written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT COMES OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.’ ” [Deut 8:3]
Matthew 4:7 AMP (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.’ ” [Deut 6:16]
Matthew 4:10-11 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Then Jesus said to him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written and forever remains written, ‘YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND SERVE HIM ONLY.’ ” [Deut 6:13] Then the devil left Him; and angels came and ministered to Him [bringing Him food and serving Him].
Matthew 4:4 NET (New English Translation)
But he answered, “It is written, ‘ Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God .’”
Matthew 4:7 NET (New English Translation)
Jesus said to him, “Once again it is written: ‘ You are not to put the Lord your God to the test .’”
Matthew 4:10-11 NET (New English Translation)
Then Jesus said to him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written: ‘ You are to worship the Lord your God and serve only him .’” Then the devil left him, and angels came and began ministering to his needs.