John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 4:10
10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Ver. 10. Get thee hence, Satan ] Avaunt, avoid, be packing! This was an indignity not to be endured, as great, every way, as if the basest scoundrel upon earth should assault the chastity of the greatest empress. Our Saviour therefore will endure him no longer, but commands him out of his presence, with utmost indignation. And surely madness, in case of... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 4:9
9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Ver. 9. And he saith unto him, All these things will I give thee ] A great catch sure: even just nothing; for he showed our Saviour only shows and shadows, apparitions and resemblances of things. The word also used in the former verse for "glory" signifieth an opinion or imagination ( Δυξα .) So St Luke styles all Agrippa’s pomp, but a fantasy, Acts 25:23 , μετα πολλης φαντασιας . David tells us,... read more