Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Luke 4:8

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Luke 4:8 - 4:8

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Luke 4:8 - 4:8

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8. The words ὕπαγε ὀπίσω should here be omitted with אBDL, &c., as having been added from Mat 4:10. Similar words were used to Peter (Mat 16:23).

προσκυνήσεις. The quotation is slightly altered from Deu 6:13, “Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve Him.” St Matthew has the same variation, this being one of his cyclic quotations (i.e. those common to him with other Evangelists). Since Satan had now revealed himself in his true character, there was no need for Jesus to tell him of another and a divine Kingdom over which he had no power. It was sufficient to reprove his impious blasphemy.