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During that time he fasted

Most scholars believe Jesus fasted during the entire 40 days and 40 nights.

tempted him to sin

Satan tried to convince Jesus to sin.

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turn these rocks into bread

Satan was reminding Jesus that, as the Son of God, Jesus had the power to supernaturally change the rocks into bread.

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It is written in God’s word

Jesus speaks the words that are written in Deuteronomy 8:3.

People do not only need bread in order to live

Jesus knew that God had led him into the wilderness to fast. Therefore it would be wrong for Jesus to change the rocks into bread for him to eat.

they need everything that God tells them

Jesus knew that hearing from God and obeying him was more important than eating food. By quoting this verse, Jesus showed that he was willing to follow it.

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the highest point on the Temple

This part of the Temple in Jerusalem would have been about 150 meters from the ground.

it is written

Satan spoke words from Psalm 91:11-12.

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Do not test the Lord your God

Jesus speaks the words that are written in Deuteronomy 6:16. Jesus wanted to say that it would be wrong to challenge God to take care of him while doing something that God did not want him to do.

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all the kingdoms of the world

This refers to all the greatest cities, countries, and other territories of the world.

I will give you all this

It appears that Satan is able to give things of this world to people who obey him.

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Worship only the Lord your God. Honor only him as God

Jesus speaks the words that are written in Deuteronomy 6:16. We must worship and honor only the Lord God.

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did not give in to

Jesus did not do the things that Satan was tempting him to do. He did not sin.