THE TEMPTATION. See on Matthew 14:1-11. The second temptation in Matthew's account is placed last by Luke. The order of Matthew is correct, because Matthew uses phrases (Luke 4:5; Luke 4:8) which indicate direct succession, and Luke does not. The same is true of the closing verses of the two accounts. The correct text shows most clearly the independence of the Evangelists.

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Old Testament