Thematic Bible: Christ, by refusing worldly honour

Jesus therefore knowing, that they were about to come and take him by force to make him a king, again retired to the mountain all alone.

Verse Concepts

Humility Of ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleMaking Kings

Outward Compulsionmovement

And the devil taking him up into an high mountain, shewed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment. And the devil said to him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them; for it is delivered to me, and I give it to whomsoever I will. If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. read more.
And Jesus answering said to him, Get thee hence, Satan; for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.