The devil tries to make Jesus do wrong things
1 Then the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness. While he was there, the devil came to him. He tried to cause Jesus to do wrong things. 2 Jesus did not eat anything for 40 days and 40 nights. At the end of this time, he was very hungry.
4:1The devil is also called Satan. He tells lies to deceive people.
3 Then the devil came to Jesus and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, speak to these stones. Tell them to become bread.’
4 But Jesus replied, ‘No! The Bible says that food alone cannot cause people to live. They need to hear every word that God speaks. That is what gives them true life.’
5 Then the devil led Jesus to Jerusalem. He made him stand on the highest part of the temple. 6 He said to Jesus, ‘If you are the Son of God, jump down from here to the ground. You know that the Bible says:
“God will tell his angels to keep you safe.
They will hold you safely in their hands.
They will not let you hurt your foot on a stone”.’
7 Jesus replied, ‘No! The Bible also says, “Do not test the Lord your God, to see if he will save you”.’
8 Then the devil led Jesus up a very high mountain. He showed Jesus all the kingdoms in the whole world. They were very great and beautiful. 9 The devil said, ‘I will give you power over all these things. Just go down on your knees in front of me. Worship me and I will give it all to you.’
10 Jesus then said to him, ‘ Satan, go away from me! The Bible says, “Only worship your Lord God. He is the only one that you should obey”.’
11 Then the devil left Jesus alone. Immediately angels came to Jesus and they took care of him.
