But Jesus answered:
“Scripture says:
One does not live on bread alone,but on every wordthat comes from the mouth of God.”
Commentaries
4:1 - 4:11
The Trial in the Desert.
Matthew then presents one of the most important episodes in the New Testament, often called “the temptations of Jesus,” although it is better described as “trials.” Literary and theological aspects make it one of the most detailed texts.
Jesus has just been declared the Son of God, and as such, he is about to start the new Exodus, which will be tough and painful. However, before this, the evangelist shows us, like a grand portico, Jesus’ confrontation with the Devil, which will be a constant throughout the journey and which he will overcome (cf. Mt 12:38; 16:22; Jn 6:15; 7:3; 12:27).
Commentaries
The Trial in the Desert.
Matthew then presents one of the most important episodes in the New Testament, often called “the temptations of Jesus,” although it is better described as “trials.” Literary and theological aspects make it one of the most detailed texts.
Jesus has just been declared the Son of God, and as such, he is about to start the new Exodus, which will be tough and painful. However, before this, the evangelist shows us, like a grand portico, Jesus’ confrontation with the Devil, which will be a constant throughout the journey and which he will overcome (cf. Mt 12:38; 16:22; Jn 6:15; 7:3; 12:27).