Luke 4:5
New International Version
The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world.

New Living Translation
Then the devil took him up and revealed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

English Standard Version
And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the devil led Him up to a high place and showed Him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world.

Berean Literal Bible
And having led Him up, he showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

King James Bible
And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

New King James Version
Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

New American Standard Bible
And he led Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

NASB 1995
And he led Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

NASB 1977
And he led Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he led Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Amplified Bible
Then he led Jesus up [to a high mountain] and displayed before Him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth [and their magnificence] in the twinkling of an eye.

Christian Standard Bible
So he took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So he took Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

American Standard Version
And he led him up, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Contemporary English Version
Then the devil led Jesus up to a high place and quickly showed him all the nations on earth.

English Revised Version
And he led him up, and shewed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The devil took him to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant.

Good News Translation
Then the Devil took him up and showed him in a second all the kingdoms of the world.

International Standard Version
The devil also took him to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the devil led Him up to a high mountain and showed Him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world.

NET Bible
Then the devil led him up to a high place and showed him in a flash all the kingdoms of the world.

New Heart English Bible
And leading him up to a high mountain, the devil showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the devil taking him up upon a high mountain, showed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Weymouth New Testament
The Devil next led Him up and caused Him to see at a glance all the kingdoms of the world.

World English Bible
The devil, leading him up on a high mountain, showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the Devil having brought Him up to a high mountain, showed to Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time,

Berean Literal Bible
And having led Him up, he showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Young's Literal Translation
And the Devil having brought him up to an high mountain, shewed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the devil, bringing him into a high mountain, shewed him all the kingdoms of the habitable globe in an instant of time.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the devil led him into a high mountain, and shewed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time;

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the devil led him onto a high mountain, and he showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time,

New American Bible
Then he took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a single instant.

New Revised Standard Version
Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Satan took him up to a high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the earth in a short time.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Satan took him up to a high mountain, and he showed him all the Kingdoms of the earth in a short time.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the devil took him up into a high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, in a moment of time.

Godbey New Testament
And the devil leading Him up, he showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Haweis New Testament
And the devil taking him up into an exceeding high mountain, displayed before him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time:

Mace New Testament
then the devil took him to the top of a high mountain, and in an instant represented to him all the kingdoms of the world.

Weymouth New Testament
The Devil next led Him up and caused Him to see at a glance all the kingdoms of the world.

Worrell New Testament
And, leading Him up, he showed Him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth in a moment of time.

Worsley New Testament
And the devil taking Him up into an high mountain, shewed Him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Temptation of Jesus
4But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’ ” 5Then the devil led Him up to a high place and showed Him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6“I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish.…

Cross References
Matthew 4:8
Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

John 12:31
Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.

2 Corinthians 4:4
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

Ephesians 2:2
in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience.

1 John 5:19
We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.

Daniel 7:14
And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Psalm 2:8
Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.

Revelation 13:2
The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.

John 14:30
I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming, and he has no claim on Me.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Colossians 1:13
He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,

Isaiah 14:13-14
You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”

Ezekiel 28:17
Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings.

Revelation 17:12-14
The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. / They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”


Treasury of Scripture

And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, showed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

taking.

Mark 4:8,9
And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred…

1 Corinthians 7:31
And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

Ephesians 2:2
Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

in.

Job 20:5
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?

Psalm 73:19
How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.

1 Corinthians 15:52
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

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Luke 4
1. The fasting and temptation of Jesus.
14. He begins to preach.
16. The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.
33. He cures one possessed of a demon,
38. Peter's mother-in-law,
40. and various other sick persons.
41. The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.
42. He preaches through the cities of Galilee.














Then the devil
The term "devil" comes from the Greek word "diabolos," meaning "slanderer" or "accuser." In the biblical narrative, the devil is portrayed as the adversary of God and humanity, seeking to lead people away from divine truth. This encounter highlights the spiritual warfare that Jesus faced, emphasizing the reality of evil and temptation in the world. The devil's role here is to test Jesus, challenging His mission and identity as the Son of God.

led Him up
The phrase "led Him up" suggests a deliberate action by the devil, indicating a physical movement to a vantage point. This movement is symbolic of the devil's attempt to elevate Jesus to a position where worldly power and glory can be offered as a temptation. It reflects the devil's strategy to lure Jesus away from His divine mission by appealing to human desires for power and authority.

to a high place
The "high place" is significant both physically and symbolically. In ancient times, high places were often associated with worship and divine encounters. Here, it serves as a setting for a profound spiritual test. The elevation provides a panoramic view, symbolizing the vastness of the temptation and the allure of earthly dominion. It underscores the contrast between earthly power and the spiritual kingdom Jesus came to establish.

showed Him
The act of showing implies a vision or revelation. The devil presents Jesus with a vision of all the kingdoms, appealing to the senses and imagination. This act is reminiscent of the way temptations often present themselves—appealing, immediate, and seemingly beneficial. It challenges Jesus to consider the immediate gratification of power versus the eternal purpose of His mission.

in an instant
The phrase "in an instant" conveys the immediacy and fleeting nature of the vision. It suggests that the devil's offer is both urgent and transient, lacking the enduring substance of God's promises. This immediacy is a common characteristic of temptation, which often seeks to distract from long-term spiritual goals with short-term gains.

all the kingdoms of the world
The "kingdoms of the world" represent the totality of earthly power and glory. In the historical context, these kingdoms would include the vast empires known at the time, such as Rome, which dominated the political landscape. The offer of these kingdoms is a direct challenge to Jesus' mission, as it contrasts the temporal nature of earthly rule with the eternal kingdom of God. This temptation underscores the choice between worldly power and divine purpose, a central theme in Jesus' ministry.

(5) The kingdoms of the world.--St. Luke uses the word (literally, the inhabited world) which was commonly used as co-extensive with the Roman empire. On the difference in the order of the temptations, see Note on Matthew 4:5.

In a moment of time.--The concentration of what seems an almost endless succession of images into the consciousness of a moment is eminently characteristic of the activity of the human soul in the state of ecstasy or vision.

Verse 5. - And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, showed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. This temptation was something more than "offering to One who had lived as a village carpenter the throne of the world." It appealed to his ambition certainly, but in Jesus' case it was a high, pure, sinless ambition. This much he certainly knew already, that he was destined to rule over men from pole to pole. It was for him a righteous longing, this desire to have the heathen for his inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth as his possession. No false ambition was this in Jesus, this desire to realize the glorious Messianic hope. Again, how typical a temptation! All ranks and orders are often soon tempted here. A noble end as they think, and in the beauty of the goal they forget that the road leading to it is paved with evil and wrong.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[the devil] led Him up to a high place
ἀναγαγὼν (anagagōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 321: From ana and ago; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away.

[and] showed
ἔδειξεν (edeixen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1166: A prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show.

Him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

an instant
στιγμῇ (stigmē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4743: A moment, point of time, an instant. Feminine of stigma; a point of time, i.e. An instant.

all
πάσας (pasas)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

the
τὰς (tas)
Article - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

kingdoms
βασιλείας (basileias)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.

of the
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

world.
οἰκουμένης (oikoumenēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3625: Feminine participle present passive of oikeo; land, i.e. The globe; specially, the Roman empire.


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