Bible Strands
Matthew 4:9
“All this I will give You,” he said, “if You will fall down and worship me.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The devil speaks to Jesus on a high mountain immediately after displaying the world’s kingdoms and their glory. The words — ἐὰν (ean) = if, δώσω (dōsō) = will I give. The thread — The devil’s claim to authority over worldly realms echoes Daniel 5:18, where sovereignty is granted by God, and aligns with 2 Corinthians 4:4 and John 16:11, which identify him as the blinded “god of this age” and condemned “prince of this world.” Why it lands — The text records a conditional offer of worldly power contingent on worship, demanding the reader recognize the stark choice between accepting a false mediator or rejecting deception to serve God alone.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
- Daniel 5:18 As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor.
- John 16:11 and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.
- Revelation 19:10 So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
- Revelation 22:8 And I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things.
- Psalms 72:11 May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
- 1 Corinthians 10:20 No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons.
- 1 Samuel 2:7 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.
- Psalms 113:7 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump
- Proverbs 8:15 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;