CHAPTER 4 (The
Great Controversy)
The First Advent
of Christ
Then I was carried down to the time when Jesus
was to take upon himself man’s nature, humble himself as a man, and suffer the
temptations of Satan.
His birth
was without worldly grandeur. He was
born in a stable, cradled in a manger; yet his birth was honored far above any
of the sons of men. Angels from heaven
informed the shepherds of the advent of Jesus, while the light and glory from
God accompanied their testimony. The
heavenly host touched their harps and glorified God. They triumphantly heralded the advent of the
Son of God to a fallen world to accomplish the work of redemption, and by his
death bring peace, happiness, and everlasting life to man. God honored the advent of his Son. Angels worshiped him.
Angels of God hovered over the scene of his
baptism, and the Holy Spirit descended in the shape of a dove, and lighted upon
him, and as the people stood greatly amazed, with their eyes fastened upon him,
the Father’s voice was heard from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in
thee I am well pleased.
John was
not certain that it was the Saviour who came to be baptized of him in
Jordan. But God had promised him a sign
by which he should know the Lamb of God.
That sign was given as the heavenly Dove rested upon Jesus, and the
glory of God shone round about him. John
reached forth his hand, pointing to Jesus, and with a loud voice cried out,
Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world.
John informed his disciples that Jesus was the
promised Messiah, the Saviour of the world.
As his work was closing, he taught his disciples to look to Jesus, and
follow him as the great teacher. John’s
life was without pleasure. It was
sorrowful and self-denying. He heralded
the first advent of Christ, and then was not permitted to witness the miracles,
and enjoy the power manifested by him.
He knew that when Jesus should establish himself as a teacher, he must
die. His voice was seldom heard, except
in the wilderness. His life was
lonely. He did not cling to his father’s
family, to enjoy their society, but left them in order to fulfill his mission. Multitudes left the busy cities and villages,
and flocked to the wilderness to hear the words of the wonderful, singular
Prophet. John laid the axe at the root
of the tree.
He reproved sin fearless of consequences, and
prepared the way for the Lamb of God.
Herod was affected as he listened to the powerful, pointed testimonies
of John. With deep interest he inquired
what he must do to become his disciple.
John was acquainted with the fact that he was about to marry his
brother’s wife, while her husband was yet living, and faithfully told Herod
that it was not lawful. Herod was not
willing to make any sacrifice. He
married his brother’s wife, and, through her influence, seized John and put him
in prison. But Herod intended to release
him again. While there confined, John
heard through his disciples of the mighty works of Jesus. He could not listen to his gracious
words. But the disciples informed him,
and comforted him with what they had heard.
Soon John was beheaded through the influence of Herod’s wife. I saw that
the least disciple that followed Jesus, witnessed his miracles, and heard the
comforting words which fell from his lips, was greater than John the
Baptist. That is, they were more exalted
and honored, and had more pleasure in their lives.
John came in the spirit and power of Elijah, to
proclaim the first advent of Jesus. I
was pointed down to the last days, and saw that John was to represent those who
should go forth in the spirit and power of Elijah, to herald the day of wrath,
and the second advent of Jesus.
After the baptism of Jesus in Jordan, he was led
by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted of the Devil. The Holy Spirit had fitted him for that
special scene of fierce temptations.
Forty days he was tempted of the Devil, and in those days he ate
nothing. Everything around Jesus was
unpleasant, from which human nature would be led to shrink. He was with the wild beasts, and the Devil,
in a desolate, lonely place. I saw that the Son of God was pale and emaciated
through fasting and suffering. But his
course was marked out, and he must fulfill the work he came to do.
Satan took advantage of the sufferings of the Son
of God, and prepared to beset him with manifold temptations, hoping he should
obtain the victory over him, because he had humbled himself as a man. Satan came with this temptation, If thou be
the Son of God, command that this stone be made bread. He tempted Jesus to condescend to him, and
give him proof of his being the Messiah, by exercising his divine power. Jesus mildly answered him, It is written, Man
shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.
Satan was seeking a dispute with Jesus concerning
his being the Son of God. He referred to
his weak, suffering condition, and boastingly affirmed that he was stronger
than Jesus. But the word spoken from
heaven, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased, was sufficient to
sustain Jesus through all his sufferings.
I saw that in all his mission he had nothing to do in convincing Satan
of his power, and of his being the Saviour of the world, Satan had sufficient
evidence of his exalted station and authority.
His unwillingness to yield to Jesus’ authority, shut him out of heaven.
Satan, to manifest his strength, carried Jesus to
Jerusalem, and set him upon a pinnacle of the temple, and again tempted him,
that if he was the Son of God, to give him evidence of it by casting himself
down from the dizzy height upon which he had placed him. Satan came with the words of
inspiration. For it is written, He shall
give his angels charge over thee, and in their hands they shall bear thee up,
lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Jesus answering said unto him, It is said,
Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Satan wished to cause Jesus to presume upon the mercy of his Father, and
risk his life before the fulfillment of his mission. He had hoped that the plan of salvation would
fail; but I saw that the plan was laid too deep to be thus overthrown, or
marred by Satan.
I saw that Christ was the example for all
Christians when tempted, or their rights disputed.
They should bear it patiently.
They should not feel that they have a right to
call upon God to display his power, that they may obtain a victory over their
enemies, unless there is a special object in view, that God can be directly
honored and glorified by it.
I saw that if Jesus had cast himself from the
pinnacle, it would not have glorified his Father; for none would witness the
act but Satan, and the angels of God.
And it would be tempting the Lord to display his power to his bitterest
foe. It would have been condescending to
the one whom Jesus came to conquer.
“And the Devil, taking him up into a high
mountain, showed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of
time. And the Devil said unto him, All
this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto
me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
If thou, therefore, wilt worship me, all shall be thine. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get
thee behind me, Satan; for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God,
and him only shalt thou serve.”
Here Satan showed Jesus the kingdoms of the
world. They were presented in the most
attractive light. He offered them to
Jesus if he would there worship him. He
told Jesus that he would relinquish his claims of the possessions of
earth. Satan knew that his power must be
limited, and finally taken away, if the plan of salvation should be carried
out. He knew that if Jesus should die to
redeem man, his power would end after a season, and he would be destroyed. Therefore it was his studied plan to prevent,
if possible, the completion of the great work which had been commenced by the
Son of God. If the plan of man’s
redemption should fail, he would retain the kingdom which he then claimed. And if he should succeed, he flattered
himself that he would reign in opposition to the God of heaven.
Satan exulted when Jesus left heaven, and left
his power and glory there. He thought
that the Son of God was placed in his power.
The temptation took so easily with the holy pair in Eden, that he hoped
he could with his satanic cunning and power overthrow even the Son of God, and
thereby save his life and kingdom. If he
could tempt Jesus to depart from the will of his Father, then his object would
be gained. Jesus bid Satan get behind
him. He was to bow only to his
Father. The time was to come when Jesus
should redeem the possessions of Satan by his own life, and, after a season,
all in heaven and earth should submit to him.
Satan claimed the kingdoms of earth as his, and he insinuated to Jesus
that all his sufferings might be saved.
He need not die to obtain the kingdoms of this world. But he might have the entire possessions of
earth, and the glory of reigning over them, if he would worship him. Jesus was steadfast. He chose his life of suffering, his dreadful
death, and, in the way appointed by his Father, to become a lawful heir to the
kingdoms of earth, and have them given into his hands as an everlasting
possession. Satan also will be given
into his hands to be destroyed by death, never more to annoy Jesus, or the
saints in glory.
See Deuteronomy 6:16,8:3; 2Kings 17:35-36; Psalms
91:11-12; Luke chap.2-4
Deu
6:16 Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.
Deu
8:3 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with
manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make
thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that
proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.
2Ki 17:35 With
whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear
other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to
them:
2Ki 17:36 But
the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and a
stretched out arm, him shall ye fear, and him shall ye worship, and to him
shall ye do sacrifice.
Psa 91:11 For
he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Psa 91:12 They
shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a
stone.
Luk 2:1 And it
came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus,
that all the world should be taxed.
Luk 2:2 (And
this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
Luk 2:3 And
all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
Luk 2:4 And
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea,
unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house
and lineage of David:)
Luk 2:5 To be
taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Luk 2:6 And so
it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should
be delivered.
Luk 2:7 And
she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and
laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luk 2:8 And
there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch
over their flock by night.
Luk 2:9 And,
lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round
about them: and they were sore afraid.
Luk 2:10 And
the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of
great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luk 2:11 For
unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the
Lord.
Luk 2:12 And
this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling
clothes, lying in a manger.
Luk 2:13 And
suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising
God, and saying,
Luk 2:14 Glory
to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luk 2:15 And
it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the
shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this
thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Luk 2:16 And
they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a
manger.
Luk 2:17 And
when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them
concerning this child.
Luk 2:18 And
all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the
shepherds.
Luk 2:19 But
Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
Luk 2:20 And
the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that
they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Luk 2:21 And
when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name
was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in
the womb.
Luk 2:22 And
when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were
accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
Luk 2:23 (As
it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be
called holy to the Lord;)
Luk 2:24 And
to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A
pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
Luk 2:25 And,
behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man
was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost
was upon him.
Luk 2:26 And
it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death,
before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Luk 2:27 And
he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the
child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
Luk 2:28 Then
took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Luk 2:29 Lord,
now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
Luk 2:30 For
mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Luk 2:31 Which
thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
Luk 2:32 A
light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
Luk 2:33 And
Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
Luk 2:34 And
Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set
for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be
spoken against;
Luk 2:35 (Yea,
a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many
hearts may be revealed.
Luk 2:36 And
there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of
Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from
her virginity;
Luk 2:37 And
she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the
temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
Luk 2:38 And
she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him
to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
Luk 2:39 And
when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they
returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
Luk 2:40 And
the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace
of God was upon him.
Luk 2:41 Now
his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
Luk 2:42 And
when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the
feast.
Luk 2:43 And
when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried
behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
Luk 2:44 But
they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they
sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
Luk 2:45 And
when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking
him.
Luk 2:46 And
it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in
the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
Luk 2:47 And
all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
Luk 2:48 And
when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why
hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee
sorrowing.
Luk 2:49 And
he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be
about my Father's business?
Luk 2:50 And
they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
Luk 2:51 And
he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but
his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Luk 2:52 And
Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Luk 3:1 Now in
the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being
governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip
tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch
of Abilene,
Luk 3:2 Annas
and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of
Zacharias in the wilderness.
Luk 3:3 And he
came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for
the remission of sins;
Luk 3:4 As it
is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of
one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths
straight.
Luk 3:5 Every
valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and
the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made
smooth;
Luk 3:6 And
all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
Luk 3:7 Then
said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of
vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Luk 3:8 Bring
forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within
yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able
of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Luk 3:9 And
now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which
bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Luk 3:10 And
the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?
Luk 3:11 He
answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him
that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
Luk 3:12 Then
came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we
do?
Luk 3:13 And
he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.
Luk 3:14 And
the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he
said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be
content with your wages.
Luk 3:15 And
as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John,
whether he were the Christ, or not;
Luk 3:16 John
answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one
mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose:
he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
Luk 3:17 Whose
fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the
wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.
Luk 3:18 And
many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people.
Luk 3:19 But
Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's
wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,
Luk 3:20 Added
yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.
Luk 3:21 Now
when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being
baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
Luk 3:22 And
the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice
came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well
pleased.
Luk 3:23 And
Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed)
the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,
Luk 3:24 Which
was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi,
which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph,
Luk 3:25 Which
was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son of
Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge,
Luk 3:26 Which
was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of
Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda,
Luk 3:27 Which
was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of
Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,
Luk 3:28 Which
was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam,
which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er,
Luk 3:29 Which
was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim,
which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi,
Luk 3:30 Which
was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph,
which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim,
Luk 3:31 Which
was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of
Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,
Luk 3:32 Which
was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz,
which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,
Luk 3:33 Which
was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom,
which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda,
Luk 3:34 Which
was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham,
which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,
Luk 3:35 Which
was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec,
which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,
Luk 3:36 Which
was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem,
which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,
Luk 3:37 Which
was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of
Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,
Luk 3:38 Which
was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam,
which was the son of God.
Luk 4:1 And
Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the
Spirit into the wilderness,
Luk 4:2 Being
forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when
they were ended, he afterward hungered.
Luk 4:3 And
the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it
be made bread.
Luk 4:4 And
Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread
alone, but by every word of God.
Luk 4:5 And
the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the
kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
Luk 4:6 And
the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of
them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
Luk 4:7 If
thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
Luk 4:8 And
Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written,
Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Luk 4:9 And he
brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said
unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:
Luk 4:10 For
it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:
Luk 4:11 And
in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot
against a stone.
Luk 4:12 And
Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy
God.
Luk 4:13 And
when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a
season.
Luk 4:14 And
Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a
fame of him through all the region round about.
Luk 4:15 And
he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.
Luk 4:16 And
he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he
went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.
Luk 4:17 And
there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had
opened the book, he found the place where it was written,
Luk 4:18 The
Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel
to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance
to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them
that are bruised,
Luk 4:19 To
preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
Luk 4:20 And
he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the
eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.
Luk 4:21 And
he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your
ears.
Luk 4:22 And
all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of
his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
Luk 4:23 And
he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal
thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy
country.
Luk 4:24 And
he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own
country.
Luk 4:25 But I
tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the
heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout
all the land;
Luk 4:26 But
unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a
woman that was a widow.
Luk 4:27 And
many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them
was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.
Luk 4:28 And
all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with
wrath,
Luk 4:29 And
rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill
whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.
Luk 4:30 But
he passing through the midst of them went his way,
Luk 4:31 And
came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath
days.
Luk 4:32 And
they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
Luk 4:33 And
in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and
cried out with a loud voice,
Luk 4:34
Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art
thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.
Luk 4:35 And
Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the
devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.
Luk 4:36 And
they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this!
for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come
out.
Luk 4:37 And
the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.
Luk 4:38 And
he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's
wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for
her.
Luk 4:39 And
he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she
arose and ministered unto them.
Luk 4:40 Now
when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases
brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed
them.
Luk 4:41 And
devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son
of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he
was Christ.
Luk 4:42 And
when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people
sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from
them.
Luk 4:43 And
he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for
therefore am I sent.
Luk 4:44 And
he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.
