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Matthew 4:11

What does Matthew 4:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 4:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 4:11 means

Upon Jesus' final, authoritative command, the devil immediately departed, having completely failed to break Jesus' perfect obedience. In stark contrast to the devil's departure, angels then appeared and began to minister to Jesus, providing physical comfort and divine affirmation after His grueling ordeal. This divine service underscored God the Father's approval and care for His faithful Son.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then the devil leaveth him; and behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then the devil leaveth him; and behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then the Evil One went away from him, and angels came and took care of him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Then doth the Devil leave him, and lo, messengers came and were ministering to him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then the devil left him; and behold angels came and ministered to him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then the devil leaves him, and behold, angels came and ministered to him.

Context

This verse describes the immediate aftermath of Jesus' victory over temptation, marking the end of the wilderness trial. The departure of the devil signifies the conclusion of this intense spiritual battle, while the arrival of angels highlights divine affirmation. This resolution sets the stage for Jesus to begin His public ministry, having been perfectly obedient and fully equipped.

v.10Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

v.11This passage

v.12Now when he heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 4:13

    And when the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him for a season.

  • Hebrews 1:6

    And when he again bringeth in the firstborn into the world he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.

  • Mark 1:13

    And he was in the wilderness forty days tempted of Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

  • John 14:30

    I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing in me;

  • Matthew 28:2

    And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.

  • 1 Timothy 3:16

    And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

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