Matthew 4:10

"Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’”..." — Matthew 4:10 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.

“Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’””

Matthew 4:10 (NIV)

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Matthew 4:9

“All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”

Matthew 4:11

Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

— John 1:1

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Matthew 4:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew. This verse comes from chapter 4, which can be read in full at the Matthew chapter 4 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.

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1 Corinthians 5:5

hand this man over to Satan, so that the sinful nature may be destroyed and his spirit saved on the day of the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 2:18

For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan stopped us.

1 Timothy 1:20

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

1 Timothy 5:15

Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan.

2 Corinthians 2:11

in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

2 Corinthians 11:14

And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 12:7

To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.

John 13:27

As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him. “What you are about to do, do quickly,” Jesus told him,

A short prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Matthew 4:10. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.