Luke 4:11

And in their handes they shall beare thee vp, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Luke 4:11 (KJV)

The passage Luke 4:1‑13 records the devil’s temptations of Jesus after He had fasted for forty days in the wilderness. The tempter first suggested that Jesus turn stones into bread, then offered Him worldly authority in exchange for worship, and finally urged Him to throw Himself from the pinnacle of the temple to test whether God would protect Him. In response to the latter temptation Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:16—“It is written, ‘Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.’”—rather than the Psalm 91 quotation that the devil had misapplied.

Dependence on God – The narrative underscores the importance of relying on God’s protection and care. By refusing to test God and by citing Scripture, Jesus demonstrates a dependence on divine provision rather than on miraculous signs such as angels bearing Him up.

Trust in God’s promises – Jesus’ citation of Deuteronomy shows His confidence in the covenant promises already revealed in Scripture. He affirms that believers need not provoke God to prove His faithfulness; instead they trust in what God has already declared.

Satan’s deceptive tactics – The temptation episode reveals how Satan attempts to twist Scripture for his own ends. Earlier he misquoted Psalm 91, using it to tempt Jesus, and Jesus counters by correctly applying the Word, highlighting the need for accurate interpretation and application of Scripture.

Jesus and prophetic fulfillment – While Psalm 91 speaks of angelic guardianship, the Gospel does not record Jesus quoting that psalm during the temptation. Nevertheless, the broader promises of protection found in Psalm 91 are ultimately fulfilled in Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, confirming His Messianic role.

Application – Luke 4:11 (as quoted in the temptation narrative) reminds believers today to trust God’s established promises, to depend on Him amid temptation, and to stay grounded in Scripture. It also calls us to discern Satan’s attempts to misuse God’s word and to respond with faithful, scripturally‑based obedience, just as Jesus did.