Matthew 4:1
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 4
“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.”Matthew 4:1
What Does Matthew 4:1 Mean?
Matthew 4:1 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Temptation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 4:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 2:18“For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.”Luke 4:1“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,”Mark 1:12“And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.”Hebrews 4:15“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”1 Peter 5:8“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”Romans 8:14“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”Ezekiel 43:5“So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house.”John 14:30“Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.”2 Corinthians 11:14“And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.”2 Timothy 3:3“Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,”Psalms 118:13“Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.”Ezekiel 3:14“So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me.”Revelation 12:9“And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”Genesis 3:15“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”Ezekiel 3:12“Then the spirit took me up, and I heard behind me a voice of a great rushing, saying, Blessed be the glory of the LORD from his place.”Judges 13:25“And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.”Psalms 89:22“The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.”Luke 2:27“And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,”1 Kings 18:12“And it shall come to pass, as soon as I am gone from thee, that the Spirit of the LORD shall carry thee whither I know not; and so when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find thee, he shall slay me: but I thy servant fear the LORD from my youth.”Acts 8:39“And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.”
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