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.”

Fear 

Deuteronomy 13:11  

Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and no one among you will do such an evil thing again.

Deuteronomy 14:23  

Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the LORD your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name, so that you may learn to revere the LORD your God always.

Deuteronomy 17:13  

All the people will hear and be afraid, and will not be contemptuous again.