The Tempter's Power Limited
Matthew 4:1
Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.


1. By the fact that he is a mere creature.

2. By the providence of God.

3. By man's will.

4. We ought not to exaggerate the power of Satan, let us beware of underrating it.

(Norman Macleod, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

WEB: Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.




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