Parallel Verses New International Version Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. King James Bible Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; Darby Bible Translation Again the devil takes him to a very high mountain, and shews him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory, World English Bible Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory. Young's Literal Translation Again doth the Devil take him to a very high mount, and doth shew to him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them, Matthew 4:8 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAn exceeding high mountain, and showeth him - If the words, all the kingdoms of the world, be taken in a literal sense, then this must have been a visionary representation, as the highest mountain on the face of the globe could not suffice to make evident even one hemisphere of the earth, and the other must of necessity be in darkness. But if we take the world to mean only the land of Judea, and some of the surrounding nations, as it appears sometimes to signify, (see on Luke 2:1 (note)), then the mountain described by the Abbe Mariti (Travels through Cyprus, etc). could have afforded the prospect in question. Speaking of it, he says, "Here we enjoyed the most beautiful prospect imaginable. This part of the mountain overlooks the mountains of Arabia, the country of Gilead, the country of the Amorites, the plains of Moab, the plains of Jericho, the river Jordan, and the whole extent of the Dead Sea. It was here that the devil said to the Son of God, All these kingdoms will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me." Probably St. Matthew, in the Hebrew original, wrote הארץ haarets, which signifies the world, the earth, and often the land of Judea only. What renders this more probable is, that at this time Judea was divided into several kingdoms, or governments under the three sons of Herod the Great, viz. Archelaus, Antipas, and Philip; which are not only called ethnarchs and tetrarchs in the Gospels, but also βασιλεις, kings, and are said βασιλευειν, to reign, as Rosenmuller has properly remarked. See Matthew 2:22; Matthew 14:9. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the devil. and sheweth. Psalm 49:16,17 Be not you afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased... Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying... Library TemptationEversley, 1872. Chester Cathedral, 1872. St Matt. iv. 3. "And when the tempter came to Him, he said, If Thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread." Let me say a few words to-day about a solemn subject, namely, Temptation. I do not mean the temptations of the flesh--the temptations which all men have to yield to the low animal nature in them, and behave like brutes. I mean those deeper and more terrible temptations, which our Lord conquered in that great struggle with … Charles Kingsley—All Saints' Day and Other Sermons The Early Welcome and the First Ministers of the King Knox -- the First Temptation of Christ The Temptation in the Wilderness. Cross References Numbers 23:3 Then Balaam said to Balak, "Stay here beside your offering while I go aside. Perhaps the LORD will come to meet with me. Whatever he reveals to me I will tell you." Then he went off to a barren height. Matthew 16:26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? Luke 4:5 The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. John 5:20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed. 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. Jump to Previous Caused Devil Evil Exceeding Exceedingly Glory High Kingdoms Lofty Mount Mountain Shew Sheweth Shews Showed Showeth Splendor Splendour Top WorldJump to Next Caused Devil Evil Exceeding Exceedingly Glory High Kingdoms Lofty Mount Mountain Shew Sheweth Shews Showed Showeth Splendor Splendour Top WorldLinks Matthew 4:8 NIVMatthew 4:8 NLT Matthew 4:8 ESV Matthew 4:8 NASB Matthew 4:8 KJV Matthew 4:8 Bible Apps Matthew 4:8 Biblia Paralela Matthew 4:8 Chinese Bible Matthew 4:8 French Bible Matthew 4:8 German Bible Matthew 4:8 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |