Matthew 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If you be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 1. That it is an easy thing — say the word. 2. That it is now fit; here is an object ready, here be stones, these stones. 3. That it is harmless, only a proof of the power of the Son of God. 4. That it is a necessary thing; is it not necessary for a man that is ready to starve to eat and procure bread? 5. That it is a glorious thing to command stones. 6. That it is a work of special use, not only for the use of Thyself in this want, but to satisfy me. 7. That it is not unreasonable; to command a few stones to be made bread will be no hurt to any man. 8. The Son of God should demean Himself as the Son of such a Father, therefore by this action manifest that which Thy estate doth not. (Dr. Taylor.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. |
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