Thematic Bible: Christ, by refusing worldly honour

And Jesus knowing that they were about to come and take him by force to make him a king, went up to the mountain himself alone.

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Humility Of ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleMaking Kings

Outward Compulsionmovement

And taking him up he showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said to him, All this power will I give you, and the glory of these; for it is given to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, therefore, will worship me, it all shall be yours. read more.
And Jesus answered and said to him, It is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him alone shall you serve.