New International Reader's Version

Luke 4:9-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

9. Then the devil led Jesus to Jerusalem. He had him stand on the highest point of the temple. "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down from here.

10. It is written, " 'The Lord will command his angels to take good care of you.

11. They will lift you up in their hands. Then you won't trip over a stone.' " (Psalm 91:11,12)

12. Jesus answered, "Scripture says, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.' " (Deuteronomy 6:16)

13. When the devil finished all this tempting, he left Jesus until a better time.

14. Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Holy Spirit. News about him spread through the whole countryside.

15. He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.