American Standard Version (ASV) – Luke 4:4 And Jesus answered unto him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – Luke 4:4 And Jesus replied to him, It is written, Man shall not live and be sustained by (on) bread alone but by every word and expression of God. [Deut. 8:3.]
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Common English Bible (CEB) – Luke 4:4 And Jesus answered him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone.
English Standard Version (ESV) – Luke 4:4 But Jesus answered, “The scripture says, ‘Human beings cannot live on bread alone.’”
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Good News Translation (GNT) – Luke 4:4 But Jesus answered, “The scripture says, ‘Human beings cannot live on bread alone.’”
God’s Word To The Nations (God’s word) – Luke 4:4 Jesus answered him, “Scripture says, ‘A person cannot live on bread alone.'”
King James Version (KJV) – Luke 4:4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.
New Century Version (NCV) – Luke 4:4 Jesus answered, “It is written in the Scriptures: ‘A person does not live on bread alone.’”
New International Version (NIV) – St. Luke 4:4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ’Man shall not live on bread alone.’
New King James Version (NKJV) – Luke 4:4 But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’”
New Living Translation (NLT) – Luke 4:4 But Jesus told him, ” No! The Scriptures say, ‘People need more than bread for their life.’ “
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Luke 4:4 And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone.’”
The Message Bible (MSG) – Luke 4:4 Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: “It takes more than bread to really live.”
Updated King James Version (UKJV) – Luke 4:4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.
Young’s Literal Translation – Luke 4:4 And Jesus answered him, saying, `It hath been written, that, not on bread only shall man live, but on every saying of God.’
Reflection
This verse comes from the story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, where he fasted for 40 days and was tempted by Satan to turn stones into bread to satisfy his hunger. In response, Jesus quoted this verse from Deuteronomy 8:3, which reminds us that our physical needs are not the only things that sustain us, and that we also need spiritual nourishment to truly live.
Reflecting on this verse can remind us that while it is important to take care of our physical needs, such as food and shelter, we must also prioritize our spiritual needs. We need to cultivate our relationship with God, seek wisdom, and live a life that aligns with our values and beliefs. This verse also reminds us that our true sustenance comes from God, and that we should trust in God’s provision rather than relying solely on our own abilities and resources.
