Luke 4:9
"Jesus answered him, “Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.’”"
Key Reflection
In Luke 4:9, Jesus firmly rebukes Satan by quoting Deuteronomy 6:13, emphasizing that worship and service should be directed solely to God. This scene would have been shocking to the original audience, as it portrays a divine confrontation where Jesus clearly identifies himself with God’s authority, setting a boundary against Satan's temptations even in the face of supernatural power.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes