Matthew 4:3

“And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.”

"And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread." - Matthew 4:3
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What does Matthew 4:3 mean?

Matthew 4:3 (KJV) reads, "And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread." This verse is part of the story of Jesus being tempted by the devil in the wilderness. The larger context is that after Jesus was baptized…

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Turning Stones into Bread: Lessons from the Temptation of Christ

As we delve into Matthew 4:3, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in Jesus' life. The verse states, "And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread." This passage invites us to reflect on the nature of temptation…

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A Prayer for Strength Against Temptation

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of reverence and a spirit seeking strength. As I meditate upon the words of Matthew 4:3, "And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread," I am reminded of…

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Matthew 4:3 - "And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread."
Matthew 4:3-4 - "And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."
"And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." - Matthew 4:3-4
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