Matthew 4:1

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then Jesus was led up to the desert by the Holy Spirit in order to be put to the test by the devil.

Cross References

Hebrews 2:18

For since He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is [also] able to help those who [suffer when they] are tempted.

Romans 8:14

For all of those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.

John 14:30

I will not speak with you very much anymore because the ruler of the world [i.e., Satan] is coming, and he has no control over me.

Acts 8:39

And when they came up out of the water, the Holy Spirit of the Lord [supernaturally (?)] directed Philip to go elsewhere and the eunuch did not see him anymore, as he continued on his journey rejoicing.

James 1:14

But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own evil desire.