New International Reader's Version

Matthew 4:5-13 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

5. Then the devil took Jesus to the holy city. He had him stand on the highest point of the temple.

6. "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. It is written, " 'The Lord will command his angels to take good care of you. They will lift you up in their hands. Then you won't trip over a stone.' " (Psalm 91:11,12)

7. Jesus answered him, "It is also written, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.' " (Deuteronomy 6:16)

8. Finally, the devil took Jesus to a very high mountain. He showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

9. "If you bow down and worship me," he said, "I will give you all of this."

10. Jesus said to him, "Get away from me, Satan! It is written, 'Worship the Lord your God. He is the only one you should serve.' " (Deuteronomy 6:13)

11. Then the devil left Jesus. Angels came and took care of him.

12. John had been put in prison. When Jesus heard about this, he returned to Galilee.

13. Jesus left Nazareth. He went to live in the city of Capernaum. It was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali.