Luke 4:7

"The devil said to him, “I will give you all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I want."

Key Reflection

This passage reveals the tempter's offer to Jesus, highlighting the spiritual conflict between God’s sovereignty and the devil’s temporary control over earthly kingdoms. By suggesting that authority is merely a gift to be distributed, the devil subtly denies the eternal and inherent nature of God's power and jurisdiction.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 7. No entry from BARNES for this verse. {1} "wilt worship me" or "fall down before me" __________________________________________________________________

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