Matthew 4:11 Then the devil leaves him, and, behold, angels came and ministered to him. 1. To congratulate Christ after His victory. 2. From a disinterested love of us. 3. Because of their love for Christ. 4. To honour God. 5. To teach us the dignity of human nature when faithful in temptation. 6. Christ by this victory had formed a fresh link with the angels — they had passed through trial. 7. Human nature stands between heavenly and Satanic influences. (W. H. Hatchings, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.WEB: Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him. |
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