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Matthew 4:7 - Compare All Versions

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 4:7 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 4:7 NLT (New Living Translation)

Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the LORD your God.’”

Matthew 4:7 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Jesus told him, “It is also written: Do not test the Lord your 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 4:7 NKJV (New King James Version)

Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’ ”

Matthew 4:7 MSG (The Message)

Jesus countered with another citation from Deuteronomy: “Don’t you dare test the Lord your 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 4:7 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 4:7 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 .’”