The holy city] This phrase, peculiar to this Gospel, marks a thoroughly Jewish affection for Jerusalem: see Matthew 27:53, and cp. Matthew 5:35. A (RV 'the') pinnacle] see prefatory remarks.

6. The devil is a good theologian, and can quote Scripture to his purpose. Here he quotes Psalms 91:11, omitting one line. The general nature of this temptation is indicated in prefatory remarks. It was, besides, an incitement to tempt God presumptuously by deliberately incurring unnecessary danger.

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