Matthew 4:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

cast Thyself down. An attempt upon His life. See App-23, and note on Matthew 23:16.

it is written. Satan can quote Scripture and garble it by omitting the essential words "to keep Thee in all Thy ways", and by adding "at any time". Quoted from Psalms 91:11; Psalms 91:12 (not Matthew 4:13. see note there).

in. upon. Greek. epi, as "on" in Matthew 4:5.

against. Greek. pros. App-104.

Matthew 4:6

6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.