New International Reader's Version

Matthew 4:1-4 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

1. The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert. There the devil tempted him.

2. After 40 days and 40 nights of going without eating, Jesus was hungry.

3. The tempter came to him. He said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."

4. Jesus answered, "It is written, 'Man doesn't live only on bread. He also lives on every word that comes from the mouth of God.' " (Deuteronomy 8:3)