Matthew 4:4

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But Jesus answered, “It is written [Deut. 8:3], ‘A person is not to live by [eating] bread only, but [instead] by [believing and obeying] every statement spoken by God.’”

Cross References

Luke 4:4

But Jesus answered him, “It is written [Deut. 8:3], ‘A person is not to live by [eating] bread only.’”

John 6:63

It is the Holy Spirit who [Note: The Greek word here is “that” instead of “who”] gives life [i.e., understanding the spiritual nature of Jesus’ teaching can produce spiritual life]; the flesh is of no value [i.e., understanding Jesus’ teaching only in a physical sense makes it worthless]. The words I have spoken to you are [from the] Holy Spirit and [they give] life.

Romans 15:4

For whatever things were written previously [i.e., in the Old Testament], were intended for us to learn from, so that we could have hope [i.e., in the face of difficult times] through remaining steadfast, and through the encouragement [received] from reading the Scriptures.

Ephesians 6:17

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Holy Spirit, which is God’s word.

Luke 4:8

And Jesus answered him, “It is written [Deut. 6:13], ‘You are supposed to worship the Lord, your God, and serve only Him.’”

Matthew 4:10

Then Jesus replied to him, “Get away from me Satan, for it is written [Deut. 6:13], ‘You are supposed to worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him.’”

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said to him, “It is also written [Deut. 6:16], ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’”

Luke 4:12

And Jesus answered him, “It is said [Deut. 6:16], ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’”

Matthew 15:11

It is not what enters the mouth of a person that [spiritually] corrupts him, but what proceeds out of his mouth that [spiritually] corrupts him.”

Mark 7:20

And He said, “Whatever proceeds out of a man’s life is what [spiritually] corrupts him.

John 15:26

And you will give testimony about me [also], because you men have been with me from the beginning [of my ministry].”