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JST, Matthew 4


JST, Matthew 4:1, 5–6, 8–9. Compare Matthew 4:1, 5–6, 8–9; similar changes were made in Luke 4:2, 5–11

Jesus is led by the Spirit, not by Satan.

1 Then Jesus was led up of the Spirit, into the wilderness, to be with God.

5 Then Jesus was taken up into the holy city, and the Spirit setteth him on the pinnacle of the temple.

6 Then the devil came unto him and said, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down, for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee, and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

8 And again, Jesus was in the Spirit, and it taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them.

9 And the devil came unto him again, and said, All these things will I give unto thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

JST, Matthew 4:11. Compare Matthew 4:11

Jesus sends angels to minister to John the Baptist.

11 And now Jesus knew that John was cast into prison, and he sent angels, and, behold, they came and ministered unto him.

JST, Matthew 4:18. Compare Matthew 4:19

Old Testament prophets speak of Jesus.

18 And he said unto them, I am he of whom it is written by the prophets; follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

JST, Matthew 4:22. Compare Matthew 4:23

Jesus heals people among those who believe on His name.

22 And Jesus went about all Galilee teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom; and healing all manner of sickness, and all manner of diseases among the people which believed on his name.