Matthew 4:6

cast Thyself down. An attempt upon His life. See App-23 , and note on Matthew 23:16 .

it is written. Satan can quote Scripture and garble it by omitting the essential words "to keep Thee in all Thy ways", and by adding "at any time". Quoted from Psalms 91:11 , Psalms 91:12 (not Matthew 4:13 ; see note there).

in = upon. Greek. epi, as "on" in Matthew 4:5 .

against. Greek. pros. App-104 .