Luke 4:12

Amplified Bible

Jesus replied to him, “It is said [in Scripture], ‘you shall not tempt the Lord your God [to prove Himself to you].’ ” [Deut 6:16; Matt 4:7]

Cross References

Psalm 106:14

But lusted intensely in the wilderness And tempted God [with their insistent desires] in the desert. [Num 11:4]

Psalm 95:9

“When your fathers tested Me, They tried Me, even though they had seen My work [of miracles].

Malachi 3:15

So now we call the arrogant happy and blessed. Evildoers are exalted and prosper; and when they test God, they escape [unpunished].’ ”

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said to him, “On the other hand, it is written and forever remains written, ‘You shall not test the Lord your God.’ ” [Deut 6:16]

Luke 4:13

When the devil had finished every temptation, he [temporarily] left Him until a more opportune time.

1 Corinthians 10:9

We must not tempt the Lord [that is, test His patience, question His purpose or exploit His goodness], as some of them did—and they were killed by serpents. [Num 21:5, 6]

Deuteronomy 6:16

“You shall not put the Lord your God to the test, as you tested Him at Massah. [Ex 17:7]