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Jesus replies firmly beside the temple parapet, holding one empty hand open.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible. The tempter’s human appearance is an artistic interpretation; Scripture does not describe his physical form.

Luke 4:12

Do Not Put God to the Test

The Wilderness, the Synagogue, and the Good News · Luke 4

Story guide: Jesus answers firmly with an open hand beside the temple parapet, his expression calm and resolved.

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12And Jesus answered him, “Scripture says: ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’”

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