And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.
Parallel translations
- WEB When the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him until another time.
- BSB When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.
- NKJV Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time.
- NASB And so when the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.
- NLT When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left him until the next opportunity came.
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Quick answer
Having exhausted his temptations, the devil departs until an opportune time. The conflict with evil is paused, not ended.
Overview
Satan leaves after failing to turn Jesus aside, but only 'until another time,' signaling that the struggle will resume—climactically at the cross. Jesus has triumphed where Adam and Israel fell, beginning His ministry as the faithful, victorious Son. His sinless obedience here is part of the righteousness He provides for His people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Jas 4:7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
- Heb 4:15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
- John 14:30Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
- Matt 4:11Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
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