Luke 4:2-4 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungry.… And, first, let us beware of the opinion of merit before God: for this conceit makes even good works an abomination to the Lord. There is no place for grace to enter in, where merit hath possession. Secondly, we are to take heed that our fasting be without superstition. Thirdly, that it be not without prayer. Fourthly, let fasting be without ostentation before men. Our Saviour fasted in secret, in the wilderness. Last of all, let it always be seconded with amendment of life. (Bishop Cowper.) Parallel Verses KJV: Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. |
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