For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:
Parallel translations
- WEB for it is written, ‘He will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you;’
- BSB For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully;
- NKJV For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you,’
- NASB for it is written: ‘He will give His angels orders concerning You, to protect You,’
- NLT For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect and guard you.
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Quick answer
The devil now quotes Scripture, citing God's promise of angelic protection. Even Scripture can be twisted to tempt.
Overview
Satan cites Psalm 91's promise that God will command His angels to guard His own, misusing it to justify reckless presumption. The verse warns that texts can be wrenched from their context to serve temptation. Jesus' reply will show that Scripture must be interpreted by Scripture, in submission to God's whole will.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Ps 91:11–12For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
- Heb 1:14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
- 2 Cor 11:14And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
- Luke 4:3And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.
- Luke 4:8And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
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