Matthew 4:7

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

"Scripture also says," answered Jesus, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'"

Cross References

Matthew 21:16

And said to him: "Do you hear what these boys are saying?" "Yes," answered Jesus; "but did you never read the words--'Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings thou hast called forth perfect praise'?"

Matthew 21:42

Then Jesus added: "Have you never read in the Scriptures?-- 'The very stone which the builders despised--Has now itself become the corner-stone; This corner-stone has come from the Lord, And is marvelous in our eyes.'

Matthew 4:10

Then Jesus said to him: "Begone, Satan! for Scripture says-- 'Thou shalt do homage to the Lord thy God, and worship him only.'"

Matthew 4:4

But Jesus answered: "Scripture says--'It is not on bread alone that man is to live, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"

Luke 4:12

But Jesus answered him: "It is said--'Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'"

Acts 15:10

Why, then, do you now provoke God, by putting on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our ancestors nor we were able to bear?

Acts 5:9

Then Peter said: "How did you come to agree to provoke the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The foot-steps of those who have buried your husband are at the door; and they will carry you out too."

1 Corinthians 10:9

Nor let us try the patience of the Lord too far, as some of them tried it, with the result that they 'were, one after another, destroyed by the snakes.'

Hebrews 3:9

Where your ancestors tried my forbearance, And saw my mighty deeds for forty years.