📖 Matthew — Chapter 4 (KJV)
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Matthew 4:1 Then Rwas Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
Matthew 4:2 And when he had Rfasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.
Matthew 4:3 And when Rthe tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, RIt is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:5 Then the devil Rtaketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
Matthew 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: Rfor it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Matthew 4:7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, RThou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Matthew 4:8 Again, Rthe devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
Matthew 4:9 And saith unto him, RAll these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
Matthew 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, RGet thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Matthew 4:11 Then Rthe devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
Matthew 4:12 Now Rwhen Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;
Matthew 4:13 And Rleaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:
Matthew 4:14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, Rsaying,
Matthew 4:15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, RGalilee of the Gentiles;
Matthew 4:16 The people Rwhich sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
Matthew 4:17 From Rthat time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, Rwalking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto them, RFollow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 4:20 RAnd they straightway left their nets, and followed him.
Matthew 4:21 And going on from thence, he saw Rother two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.
Matthew 4:22 RAnd they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.
Matthew 4:23 And RJesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
Matthew 4:24 And Rhis fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
Matthew 4:25 And there Rfollowed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 4:1–11 — Jesus answers temptation with Scripture
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
After fasting in the wilderness, Jesus faces temptations concerning bread, the temple, and earthly kingdoms. He answers each with Scripture, refuses Satan’s demands, and is ministered to by angels.
Key Truth: Let obedience to God govern desire and ambition.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Then was Jesus led up of the ____ into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.” (Matthew 4:1)
Find it in Matthew 4:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the ____ of God, command that these stones be made bread.” (Matthew 4:3)
Find it in Matthew 4:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered …” (Matthew 4:11)
Find it in Matthew 4:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 4:12–17 — Light dawns as Jesus begins preaching
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
After John’s imprisonment, Jesus withdraws to Galilee and dwells in Capernaum. Matthew connects this movement with Isaiah’s promise of light, and Jesus announces repentance and the kingdom.
Key Truth: Receive the kingdom announcement with repentance.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Now when ____ had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed …” (Matthew 4:12)
Find it in Matthew 4:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way …” (Matthew 4:15)
Find it in Matthew 4:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “From that ____ Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the …” (Matthew 4:17)
Find it in Matthew 4:17 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 4:18–25 — Disciples are called and crowds gather
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus calls fishermen to follow him, teaches in synagogues, preaches the kingdom, and heals many afflicted people. The disciples leave their work and large crowds follow.
Key Truth: Answer Jesus’ call with a willingness to follow.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ , walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, …” (Matthew 4:18)
Find it in Matthew 4:18 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And they immediately left the ship and their ____ , and followed him.” (Matthew 4:22)
Find it in Matthew 4:22 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And they straightway left their nets, and ____ him.” (Matthew 4:20)
Find it in Matthew 4:20 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Deuteronomy 8:3 — Jesus cites this teaching about living by the word of God.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Which temptation to comfort, display, or power needs to be answered with faithful obedience?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 4:1–11 (Jesus answers temptation with Scripture) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 4:12–17 (Light dawns as Jesus begins preaching) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 4:18–25 (Disciples are called and crowds gather) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How does Jesus answer the temptation concerning bread?
5. What exclusive allegiance defeats the offer of worldly kingdoms?
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