Luke 4:10

"He led him to Jerusalem and set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here,"

Key Reflection

In this passage, Jesus is tested by Satan to see if he will rely on divine power for personal gain rather than trusting in God's plan. By tempting him from a temple pinnacle, Satan challenges Jesus to demonstrate his divinity through spectacle and self-aggrandizement, contrasting with the humble path of sacrifice and service that Jesus ultimately chooses.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 10. No entry from BARNES for this verse. {f} "He shall give his angels charge over thee" Ps 91:11 __________________________________________________________________

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