Life by the Word

Matthew 4:4  

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Luke 4:4  

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone.’”

Protection by angels

Matthew 4:6

 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

Luke 4:10-11 

10 For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully;

11 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

Hebrews 1:14  

Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Soul winning power

Matthew 4:19  

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”

Mark 1:17  

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”