Luke 4:14
"When the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him until another time."
Key Reflection
This verse illustrates that while the devil exhausts all his efforts to tempt Jesus, recognizing his failure, he temporarily withdraws but not permanently; this sets up the expectation that future trials and temptations might still arise for Christ. The departure of the devil signifies both a temporary respite and a strategic retreat, hinting at the ongoing nature of spiritual battles in the broader narrative of Jesus’ ministry.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes