Matthew 4:6

New International Reader's Version

“If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. It is written, “ ‘The Lord will command his angels to take good care of you. They will lift you up in their hands. Then you won’t trip over a stone.’ ” (Psalm 91:11,12)

Cross References

Job 1:10

Haven’t you guarded him and his family? Haven’t you taken care of everything he has? You have blessed everything he does. His flocks and herds are spread all through the land.

Job 5:23

You will make a covenant with the stones in the fields. They won’t keep your crops from growing. Even wild animals will be at peace with you.

Psalm 34:20

The Lord watches over all his bones. Not one of them will be broken.

Psalm 34:7

The angel of the Lord stands guard around those who have respect for him. And he saves them.

Matthew 4:4

Jesus answered, “It is written, ‘Man must not live only on bread. He must also live on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ” (Deuteronomy 8:3)

2 Corinthians 11:14

That comes as no surprise. Even Satan himself pretends to be an angel of light.

Hebrews 1:14

All angels are spirits who serve. God sends them to serve those who will receive salvation.