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Then the devil took Him into the holy city [Jerusalem] and placed Him on the pinnacle (highest point) of the temple.(A) And he said [mockingly] to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it is written,

He will command His angels concerning You [to serve, care for, protect and watch over You]’;

and

They will lift you up on their hands,
So that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’”(B)

Jesus said to him, “On the other hand, it is written and forever remains written, ‘You shall not test the Lord your God.’”(C)

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