Thematic Bible: Christ, by refusing worldly honour

Then Jesus having known that they were about to come and carry him of forcibly, that they might make him king, departed again to the mount alone.

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Outward Compulsionmovement

And the devil, bringing him into a high mountain, shewed him all the kingdoms of the habitable globe in an instant of time. And the devil said to him, I will give thee all this power, and their glory; for to me has it been delivered; and to whom I will I give it. Therefore if thou worship before me, all shall be thine. read more.
And having answered him Jesus said, Retire behind me, Satan: for it has been written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.