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The Temptation of Jesus

Then(A) Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.(B) After he had fasted for forty days and forty nights,(C) he was hungry. Then the tempter approached him and said, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.’(D)

He answered, ‘It is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.(E)[a]

Then the devil took him to the holy city, stood him on the pinnacle of the temple,(F) and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written:

He will give his angels(G) orders concerning you,
and they will support you with their hands
so that you will not strike
your foot against a stone.[b](H)

Jesus told him, ‘It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God.(I)[c]

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. And he said to him, ‘I will give you all these things if you will fall down and worship me.’[d]

10 Then Jesus told him, ‘Go away,[e] Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.[f](J)

11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and began to serve him.(K)

Ministry in Galilee

12 When he heard that John had been arrested,(L) he withdrew into Galilee.(M) 13 He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum(N) by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. 14 This was to fulfil what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:

15 Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
along the road by the sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles.
16 The people who live in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those living in the land of the shadow of death,
a light has dawned.[g][h](O)

17 From then on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, because the kingdom of heaven(P) has come near.’

The First Disciples

18 As(Q) he was walking along the Sea of Galilee,(R) he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter), and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea – for they were fishermen. 19 ‘Follow me,’ he told them, ‘and I will make you fish for[i] people.’ 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.

21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat with Zebedee their father, preparing their nets, and he called them. 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

Teaching, Preaching, and Healing

23 Now Jesus began to go all over Galilee,(S) teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every[j] disease and sickness[k] among the people.(T) 24 Then the news about him spread throughout Syria.(U) So they brought to him all those who were afflicted, those suffering from various diseases and intense pains, the demon-possessed, the epileptics, and the paralytics.(V) And he healed them. 25 Large crowds followed him from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.(W)

Footnotes

  1. 4:4 Dt 8:3
  2. 4:6 Ps 91:11–12
  3. 4:7 Dt 6:16
  4. 4:9 Or and pay me homage
  5. 4:10 Other mss read ‘Get behind me
  6. 4:10 Dt 6:13
  7. 4:16 Lit dawned on them
  8. 4:15–16 Is 9:1–2
  9. 4:19 Or you fishers of
  10. 4:23 Or every kind of
  11. 4:23 Or physical ailment

Jesús vence al diablo

Luego el Espíritu de Dios llevó a Jesús al desierto, para que el diablo tratara de hacerlo caer en sus trampas.

Después de ayunar en el desierto cuarenta días con sus noches, Jesús tuvo hambre. Entonces llegó el diablo para ponerle una trampa, y le dijo:

—Si en verdad eres el Hijo de Dios, ordena que estas piedras se conviertan en pan.

Jesús le contestó:

—La Biblia dice:

“No sólo de pan vive la gente;
también necesita obedecer
todo lo que Dios manda.”

Después el diablo llevó a Jesús a la ciudad de Jerusalén. Allí lo subió a la parte más alta del templo, y le dijo:

—Si en verdad eres el Hijo de Dios, tírate abajo, pues la Biblia dice:

“Dios mandará a sus ángeles
para que te cuiden.
Ellos te sostendrán,
para que no te lastimes los pies
contra ninguna piedra.”

Jesús le contestó:

—La Biblia también dice: “Nunca trates de hacer caer a tu Dios en una trampa”.

Por último, el diablo llevó a Jesús a una montaña muy alta. Desde allí podían verse los países más ricos y poderosos del mundo. El diablo le dijo:

—Todos estos países serán tuyos, si te arrodillas delante de mí y me adoras.

10 Jesús le respondió:

—Vete de aquí, Satanás, porque la Biblia dice:

“Adoren a Dios y obedézcanlo sólo a él”.

11 Entonces el diablo se fue, y unos ángeles vinieron a servir a Jesús.

Jesús comienza su trabajo

12 Cuando Jesús oyó que Juan el Bautista estaba en la cárcel, se marchó a la región de Galilea. 13 Pero no volvió a su casa en Nazaret, sino que se fue a vivir a Cafarnaúm. Este pueblo se encuentra a orillas del Lago de Galilea. Allí vivieron las tribus israelitas de Zabulón y de Neftalí.

14 Así se cumplió lo que Dios había dicho por medio del profeta Isaías, cuando escribió:

15 «Escucha, tierra de Zabulón,
que estás cerca del gran mar;
escucha, tierra de Neftalí,
que estás al oeste del río Jordán;
escucha tú, Galilea,
tierra de extranjeros.
16 Aunque tu gente viva en la oscuridad,
verá una gran luz.
Una luz alumbrará
a los que vivan
en sombra de muerte.»

17 Desde entonces, Jesús comenzó a decirles a todos: «Vuélvanse a Dios, porque su reino se va a establecer aquí».

Jesús elige a cuatro pescadores

18 Jesús pasaba por la orilla del Lago de Galilea cuando vio a Simón Pedro y Andrés, dos hermanos que eran pescadores. Mientras ellos pescaban con sus redes, 19 Jesús les dijo: «Síganme. En lugar de pescar peces, les voy a enseñar a ganar seguidores para mí.»

20 En ese mismo instante, Pedro y Andrés dejaron sus redes y siguieron a Jesús.

21 Jesús siguió caminando por la orilla del lago y vio a Santiago y a Juan, otros dos hermanos que también eran pescadores. Los dos estaban en una barca arreglando las redes, junto con su padre Zebedeo. Jesús llamó a los dos. 22 Ellos salieron de inmediato de la barca, dejaron a su padre y siguieron a Jesús.

23 Jesús recorría toda la región de Galilea. Enseñaba en las sinagogas, anunciaba las buenas noticias del reino de Dios y sanaba a todos los que estaban enfermos.

24 Jesús se hizo muy famoso en toda la región de Siria. La gente le traía personas que sufrían dolores y enfermedades, o que tenían demonios. También le traían a los que sufrían de ataques o que no podían caminar ni moverse, y a todos ellos los sanó.

25 Muchísima gente de las regiones de Galilea, Judea y Decápolis[a] seguía a Jesús. También venía gente de la ciudad de Jerusalén y de los pueblos que están al otro lado del río Jordán.

Footnotes

  1. Mateo 4:25 Decápolis: Este nombre significa diez ciudades. En efecto, aquélla era una región formada por diez pueblos.

Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness(A)

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[a](B) by the devil.(C) After fasting forty days and forty nights,(D) he was hungry. The tempter(E) came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God,(F) tell these stones to become bread.”

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’[b](G)

Then the devil took him to the holy city(H) and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,”(I) he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:

“‘He will command his angels concerning you,
    and they will lift you up in their hands,
    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’[c](J)

Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’[d](K)

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”

10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan!(L) For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’[e](M)

11 Then the devil left him,(N) and angels came and attended him.(O)

Jesus Begins to Preach

12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison,(P) he withdrew to Galilee.(Q) 13 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum,(R) which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— 14 to fulfill(S) what was said through the prophet Isaiah:

15 “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
    the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan,
    Galilee of the Gentiles—
16 the people living in darkness
    have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death
    a light has dawned.”[f](T)

17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven(U) has come near.”

Jesus Calls His First Disciples(V)

18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee,(W) he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter(X) and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,”(Y) Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him.(Z)

21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John.(AA) They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.(AB)

Jesus Heals the Sick

23 Jesus went throughout Galilee,(AC) teaching in their synagogues,(AD) proclaiming the good news(AE) of the kingdom,(AF) and healing every disease and sickness among the people.(AG) 24 News about him spread all over Syria,(AH) and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed,(AI) those having seizures,(AJ) and the paralyzed;(AK) and he healed them. 25 Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis,[g] Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him.(AL)

Footnotes

  1. Matthew 4:1 The Greek for tempted can also mean tested.
  2. Matthew 4:4 Deut. 8:3
  3. Matthew 4:6 Psalm 91:11,12
  4. Matthew 4:7 Deut. 6:16
  5. Matthew 4:10 Deut. 6:13
  6. Matthew 4:16 Isaiah 9:1,2
  7. Matthew 4:25 That is, the Ten Cities