Matthew 4:1

CHAPTER IV.

Jesus, in the wilderness, is tempted by Satan, 1-11.

He goes into Galilee, 12;

and Capernaum, 13.

The prophecy which was thus fulfilled, 14-16.

He begins to preach publicly, 17.

Calls Simon Peter, and his brother Andrew, 18-20.

Calls also James and John, the sons of Zebedee, 21, 22.

Preaches and works miracles throughout Galilee, 23.

Becomes famous in Syria, and is followed by multitudes from

various quarters, among whom he works a great variety of

miracles, 24, 25.

NOTES ON CHAP. IV.

Verse Matthew 4:1. Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit] This transaction appears to have taken place immediately after Christ's baptism; and this bringing up of Christ was through the influence of the Spirit of God; that Spirit which had rested upon him in his baptism.

To be tempted] The first act of the ministry of Jesus Christ was a combat with Satan. Does not this receive light from Genesis 3:17. I will put enmity between the woman's seed and thy seed: it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.