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Luk 4:8. Ὕπαγε ὀπίσω μου Σατανᾶ) The more modern Greek copies have transferred these words from Matthew, and introduced them into this place. This was a mistake; for Luke records this particular temptation as the second in order; for which reason it would not have been appropriate for Luke to have introduced these words which drove the Tempter to flight.[41] We have observed, in its proper place, that even the words ὀπίσω μου do not belong to Matthew.[42] At the beginning of the 9th verse, the Gothic Version renders the καὶ thathro, i.e. thence.[43]
[41] No room would have been left for a third temptation had these words been expressed in Luke.-ED. and TRANSL.
[42] Tisch. with BDL omits ὕπαγε ὀπίσω μου Σατανᾶ. So also Vulg. and ac omit the words. Lachm. retains them but in brackets. Ab and Rec. Text support them.-ED. and TRANSL.
[43] BL Memph. Theb. read ἤγαγεν δὲ. Lachm. however, with old authorities, supports the καὶ ἤγ. of Rec. Text.-ED. and TRANSL.