Matthew 4:2

“And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.”

"And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred." - Matthew 4:2
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What does Matthew 4:2 mean?

Matthew 4:2 (KJV) reads, "And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred." This verse comes from the New Testament of the Bible and is part of the account of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. The context of this verse is important to…

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The Hunger of the Soul: Finding Strength in Fasting

In Matthew 4:2, we read, "And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred." This scripture provides profound insight into the nature of fasting and its role in spiritual growth, particularly in the context of Jesus’ preparation for His earthly…

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A Prayer for Strength and Spiritual Renewal through Fasting

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before Your throne of grace, seeking Your presence as I reflect upon the profound lesson encapsulated in Matthew 4:2, where it is written, "And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred."…

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