Thematic Bible: Resisted, example of
Thematic Bible
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Abraham, by refusing a reward for service rendered
Temptation » Resisted, example of » The rechabites and daniel, by refusing wine
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Christ, by refusing worldly honour
So, [when] Jesus knew that the people were about to come and forcibly take Him and make Him [their] king, He left there again and went to the high plateau [to be] alone [i.e., to pray. See Mark 6:46].
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Then he led Him up [i.e., to a high mountain. See Matt. 4:8] and showed Him all the world's kingdoms in a fleeting instant. And the devil said to Him, "I will give you full authority [over them] and their splendor, for it has [all] been granted to me and to whom I want to give it. Therefore, if you will worship in front of me it will all be yours." read more.
And Jesus answered him, "It is written [Deut. 6:13], 'You are supposed to worship the Lord, your God, and serve only Him.'"
And Jesus answered him, "It is written [Deut. 6:13], 'You are supposed to worship the Lord, your God, and serve only Him.'"
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Elisha, by reusing payment for healing
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Job, by rejecting evil counsel
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Peter, by refusing a bribe
But Peter said to him, "You and your money will both be destroyed for thinking you could buy the gift from God with money.
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