Luke 4:10
for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you,’
English Standard Version (ESV)
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During Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, Satan tries to manipulate him by twisting Scripture to suggest Jesus should carelessly throw himself from the temple's highest point, relying on God's angelic protection. Jesus counters by quoting Scripture himself, rebuking Satan and reminding him not to test God. After this exchange, angels come to attend to Jesus.
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angelos · Greek Noun
Heavenly beings created by God to serve as His messengers and agents of His will. They carry out His commands and are active in the protection and care of His people according to His providence.
diapylasso · Greek Verb
The act of protecting, watching over, or keeping someone safe from harm. Biblically, it emphasizes God’s providential care and the preservation of those who trust in Him.
c. 1000 BC
Davidic Kingdom Flourishes
King David establishes Jerusalem as the capital of a united Israel, ushering in a period of significant religious and political influence.
c. 970–931 BC
Solomon's Temple Built
King Solomon builds the First Temple in Jerusalem, a magnificent structure meant to be the central place of worship for Israel.
722 BC
Assyrian Conquest of Northern Kingdom
The powerful Assyrian Empire conquers the northern Kingdom of Israel, deporting its people and scattering them, a stark warning to the southern Kingdom of Judah.
586 BC
Babylonian Exile Begins
The Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar II conquers Jerusalem, destroys Solomon's Temple, and exiles a significant portion of the Judean population.
c. 63 BC
Roman Influence Grows in Judea
Rome's power extends into the region, eventually leading to direct Roman rule over Judea, setting the stage for the political climate of Jesus' time.
c. AD 27-30— this verse
Jesus' Ministry and Temptation
Jesus, after His baptism, is led by the Spirit into the wilderness where He is tempted by Satan. This passage occurs during this period of intense spiritual testing.
This is the direct source of the Scripture Jesus quotes, highlighting God's promise of angelic protection for those who dwell in His shelter. It also reveals what Satan omitted ('in all your ways') which would have limited the application to righteous paths.
Psalm 91:13Following immediately after the quoted text in Psalm 91, this verse speaks of treading on dangerous beasts, which is a prophetic reference to Christ's victory over Satan's temptations and the spiritual forces of evil.
Matthew 4:6This presents the same temptation from Satan but from Matthew's Gospel, showing the parallel account of the devil twisting Scripture to try and lure Jesus into a dangerous act of presumption.
1 Peter 1:4This passage speaks of an inheritance that is imperishable and unfading, protected by God's power through faith, echoing the idea of divine guarding and preservation mentioned in Luke 4:10.
vincentLuke 4:10: "For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:"
To keep (διαφυλάξαι)Only here in New Testament. Better as Rev., guard. See on 1 Peter 1:4 :. The preposition implies close, careful guarding. The phrase, to guard thee, is wanting in Matthew.
pooleLuke 4:10: "For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:"
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During Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, Satan tries to manipulate him by twisting Scripture to suggest Jesus should carelessly throw himself from the temple's highest point, relying on God's angelic protection. Jesus counters by quoting Scripture himself, rebuking Satan and reminding him not to test God. After this exchange, angels come to attend to Jesus.
During Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, Satan tries to manipulate him by twisting Scripture to suggest Jesus should carelessly throw himself from the temple's highest point, relying on God's angelic protection. Jesus counters by quoting Scripture himself, rebuking Satan and reminding him not to test God. After this exchange, angels come to attend to Jesus.
"for it is written,
“‘He will command his angels concerning you,
to guard you,’" — {
"hasHistoricalBackground": true, "events": [ { "date": "c. 701 BC", "title": "Assyrian Siege of Jerusalem", "description": "King Sennacherib of Assyria besieged Jerusalem,…
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