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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 4:8

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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4:8-9 Satan, called the ruler of this world (John 12:31), offered to hand over all the kingdoms of the world and their glory to Jesus to keep him from accomplishing the will of his Father. • Glory refers to political power and dominion (e.g., Matt 6:29). Satan’s strategy was to get Jesus to abuse his sonship, thus diverting him from the path of suffering and obedience that climaxed at the cross.
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