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NASB | Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. [Luke 4:1-13] |
Bible Question: Was Jesus' temptation "legitimate" -- was He ever at risk of yielding to Satan? |
Bible Answer: To add to Steve's reply; Their was also a purpose in Christs temptation. Satan tried to make Jesus sin by allowing Himself to be tempted and thus make His redemptive work impossible. Satan also wanted Jesus to deflect the Lords aim so that He would use worldly methods and give in to the materialistic aims of those around Him to reach His goal instead of using God's weapons of faith, the Holy Spirit and the suffering on the cross. |