New International Version And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. New Living Translation “I will give you the glory of these kingdoms and authority over them,” the devil said, “because they are mine to give to anyone I please. English Standard Version and said to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. Berean Standard Bible “I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish. Berean Literal Bible And the devil said to Him, “I will give to You all this authority and their glory; for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I wish. King James Bible And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. New King James Version And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. New American Standard Bible And the devil said to Him, “I will give You all this domain and its glory, for it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I want. NASB 1995 And the devil said to Him, “I will give You all this domain and its glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. NASB 1977 And the devil said to Him, “I will give You all this domain and its glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. Legacy Standard Bible And the devil said to Him, “I will give You all this dominion and its glory, for it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. Amplified Bible And the devil said to Him, “I will give You all this realm and its glory [its power, its renown]; because it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. Berean Annotated Bible “I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory {doxan}, he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish. Christian Standard Bible The devil said to him, “I will give you their splendor and all this authority, because it has been given over to me, and I can give it to anyone I want. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Devil said to Him, “I will give You their splendor and all this authority, because it has been given over to me, and I can give it to anyone I want. American Standard Version And the devil said unto him, To thee will I give all this authority, and the glory of them: for it hath been delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. Contemporary English Version The devil said, "I will give all this power and glory to you. It has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. English Revised Version And the devil said unto him, To thee will I give all this authority, and the glory of them: for it hath been delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. GOD'S WORD® Translation The devil said to him, "I will give you all the power and glory of these kingdoms. All of it has been given to me, and I give it to anyone I please. Good News Translation "I will give you all this power and all this wealth," the Devil told him. "It has all been handed over to me, and I can give it to anyone I choose. International Standard Version He told Jesus, "I will give you all this authority, along with their glory, because it has been given to me, and I give it to anyone I please. NET Bible And he said to him, "To you I will grant this whole realm--and the glory that goes along with it, for it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish. New Heart English Bible The devil said to him, "I will give you all this authority, and their glory, for it has been delivered to me; and I give it to whomever I want. Webster's Bible Translation And the devil said to him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered to me, and to whomsoever I will, I give it. Weymouth New Testament And the Devil said to Him, "To you will I give all this authority and this splendour; for it has been handed over to me, and on whomsoever I will I bestow it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish. World English Bible The devil said to him, “I will give you all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I want. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Devil said to Him, “To You I will give all this authority, and their glory, because to me it has been delivered, and to whomsoever I will, I give it; Berean Literal Bible And the devil said to Him, “I will give to You all this authority and their glory; for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I wish. Young's Literal Translation and the Devil said to him, 'To thee I will give all this authority, and their glory, because to me it hath been delivered, and to whomsoever I will, I do give it; Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to him: To thee will I give all this power, and the glory of them; for to me they are delivered, and to whom I will, I give them. Catholic Public Domain Version and he said to him: “To you, I will give all this power, and its glory. For they have been handed over to me, and I give them to whomever I wish. New American Bible The devil said to him, “I shall give to you all this power and their glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I may give it to whomever I wish. New Revised Standard Version And the devil said to him, “To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the adversary said to him, I will give you all this power and its glory, which are entrusted to me, and I give it to whom I please; Aramaic Bible in Plain English And The Devil said to him, “I shall give you all this dominion and its glory, for it is delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I want.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the devil said to him: I will give you all the authority and glory of these, for it is delivered to me; and to whomever I will, I give it. Godbey New Testament And the devil said to Him, I will give all the authority and glories of these to thee: because it has been given unto me: and I give it to whom I may wish; Haweis New Testament and the devil said unto him, I will give thee all this authority, and the glory of these; for to me it is delivered, and to whomsoever I will, I give it. Mace New Testament all this power, said he, will I give thee, and the glory of them: for they are at my disposal, and where I please, I bestow them. Weymouth New Testament And the Devil said to Him, "To you will I give all this authority and this splendour; for it has been handed over to me, and on whomsoever I will I bestow it. Worrell New Testament And the Devil said to Him, "To Thee will I give all this authority, and the glory of them; because to me it has been delivered, and to whomsoever I will I give it. Worsley New Testament and said to Him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for it is committed to me, and I give it to whomsoever I will. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Temptation of Jesus…5Then the devil led Him up to a high place and showed Him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6“I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish. 7So if You worship me, it will all be Yours.”… Cross References “I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” Matthew 4:8 Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. Daniel 7:14 And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Psalm 2:8 Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. he said. Matthew 4:9 “All this I will give You,” he said, “if You will fall down and worship me.” John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. “For it has been relinquished to me, 1 John 5:19 We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one. John 12:31 Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out. Ephesians 2:2 in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. and I can give it to anyone I wish. Daniel 4:17 This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’ Psalm 75:6-7 For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, / but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another. John 19:11 Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” Revelation 13:2 The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. 2 Corinthians 4:4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. John 14:30 I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming, and he has no claim on Me. 1 John 3:8 The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. Treasury of Scripture And the devil said to him, All this power will I give you, and the glory of them: for that is delivered to me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. All. John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. and the. Esther 5:11 And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king. Isaiah 5:14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it. Isaiah 23:9 The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth. and to. John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. John 14:30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. Ephesians 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Jump to Previous Authority Caused Delivered Devil Domain Evil Glance Glory Handed Kingdoms Led Pleasure Power Splendor Want Whomever Whomsoever Wish WorldJump to Next Authority Caused Delivered Devil Domain Evil Glance Glory Handed Kingdoms Led Pleasure Power Splendor Want Whomever Whomsoever Wish WorldLuke 4 1. The fasting and temptation of Jesus.14. He begins to preach. 16. The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him. 33. He cures one possessed of a demon, 38. Peter's mother-in-law, 40. and various other sick persons. 41. The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it. 42. He preaches through the cities of Galilee. “I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” Satan offers Jesus the visible power, wealth, and influence of the world’s nations, inviting Him to gain dominion without following the Father’s appointed path of suffering and redemption. Earthly kingdoms possess real splendor, but their rule is temporary and cannot rival God’s eternal kingdom. Mat 4:8 the devil took Him to a very high mountain… he said. Satan speaks as a personal adversary, seeking to draw Jesus away from complete obedience to the Father. His temptation presents power as an easier alternative to humble service and the cross. Mat 4:9 “All this I will give You,” he said, “if You will fall down… “For it has been relinquished to me, Because of human sin, Satan exercises influence in a fallen world and over its corrupt systems. Yet he does not possess independent sovereignty; his activity remains under God’s ultimate authority. 1Jn 5:19 We know that we are of God, and that the whole world… and I can give it to anyone I wish. Satan can promote rulers and exploit human ambition, but he cannot grant lasting authority apart from God’s will. His offer conceals its true cost: allegiance to him rather than worship of God. Dan 4:17 This decision is the decree of the watchers,… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is being tempted by the devil in the wilderness after fasting for forty days. This event is crucial as it demonstrates His sinless nature and His reliance on God's Word. 2. The Devil The tempter in this passage, the devil offers Jesus all the kingdoms of the world in exchange for worship. This highlights the devil's role as the deceiver and his temporary authority over earthly realms. 3. Wilderness The setting for this temptation, the wilderness represents a place of testing and spiritual struggle. It is a place where Jesus is physically weak but spiritually strong. Teaching Points Authority and PowerThe devil claims, "I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory," highlighting the temporary and deceptive nature of worldly power. True authority belongs to God alone. Worship and Allegiance The devil's offer is contingent upon Jesus worshiping him. This underscores the importance of worship and allegiance to God alone, as worship is a matter of the heart and ultimate loyalty. Scriptural Defense Jesus' response to temptation is rooted in Scripture, demonstrating the power and necessity of knowing and applying God's Word in spiritual battles. Temporary vs. Eternal The devil's offer is temporary and fleeting, while Jesus' mission and kingdom are eternal. Believers are called to focus on eternal values rather than temporary gains. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 4:6?2. How does Luke 4:6 reveal Satan's temporary authority over earthly kingdoms? 3. What does Luke 4:6 teach about the nature of temptation and power? 4. How can we resist worldly temptations as Jesus did in Luke 4:6? 5. What other scriptures warn against seeking power through ungodly means? 6. How can believers apply Jesus' response to temptation in their daily lives? 7. How does Luke 4:6 challenge the concept of free will in Christianity? 8. Why would God allow Satan to have authority over earthly kingdoms in Luke 4:6? 9. What does Luke 4:6 reveal about the nature of temptation and power? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 4? (6) For that is delivered unto me.--Better, hath been delivered unto me. The specific assertion of the usurped dominion, though implied in St. Matthew, is in its form peculiar to St. Luke. (See Note on Matthew 4:9.) The notion that any such delegated sovereignty had been assigned to the Tempter, either before or after his fall from his first estate, has, it need hardly be said, no foundation in Scripture. It asserts that "the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof" (Psalm 24:1); and the claim of the Tempter was a lying boast, resting only on the permitted activity and temporary predominance of evil in the actual course of the world's history.Luke 4:6 records a real but deceitful offer: Satan, wielding limited authority gained through human sin, tries to lure Jesus with immediate worldwide rule and glory—if only the Son will bypass the cross. Jesus’ refusal exposes the enemy’s counterfeit power and affirms that true, lasting authority comes only from the Father and is obtained through faithful obedience, not compromise. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “I will giveδώσω (dōsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. You Σοὶ (Soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. authority ἐξουσίαν (exousian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. over all ἅπασαν (hapasan) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 537: All, the whole, altogether. Absolutely all or every one. [these kingdoms] ταύτην (tautēn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. and [all] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. glory,” δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. [he] διάβολος (diabolos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1228: From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan. said. εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it has been relinquished παραδέδοται (paradedotai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. to me, ἐμοὶ (emoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. I can give δίδωμι (didōmi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. it αὐτήν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to anyone ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. I wish. θέλω (thelō) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. Additonal Resources Luke 4:6 Blue Letter BibleLuke 4:6 Bible Gateway Luke 4:6 Bible.com Luke 4:6 NIV |
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