Luke 4:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ”

American Standard Version (1901)

and, On their hands they shall bear thee up, Lest haply thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Bible in Basic English

And, In their hands they will keep you up, so that your foot may not be crushed against a stone.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And that in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest perhaps thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Free Bible Version

holding you up to protect you from stumbling over a stone.’”

Geneva Bible 1599

And with their handes they shall lift thee vp, least at any time thou shouldest dash thy foote against a stone.

King James (Authorized) Version

And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

One Unity Resource Bible

and, ‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest perhaps you dash your foot against a stone.’”

Translation for Translators

They will lift you up with their hands when you are falling, so that you will not get hurt. You will not even strike your foot on a stone.’ ”

Unlocked Literal Bible

and, 'They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'”

Noah Webster Bible

And in their hands they will bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

World English Bible

and, ‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest perhaps you dash your foot against a stone.’”

Young's Literal Translation

and — On hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou mayest dash against a stone thy foot.'

Context

The Temptation of Jesus

¹⁰For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully; ¹¹and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ”

Summary

In Luke 4:11, Jesus is quoting from Psalm 91:11-12 when tempted by the devil in the wilderness. This verse highlights the protection and care that God provides for His people, emphasizing the trustworthiness of His promises. By refusing to test God's faithfulness through reckless actions, Jesus demonstrates a deep reliance on the Father's wisdom and sovereignty. This passage serves as a reminder for believers to have faith in God's provision and to resist the temptation to doubt His goodness or question His plans.

Commentary

Luke 4:11

The Temptation of Jesus

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ”

American Standard Version (1901)

and, On their hands they shall bear thee up, Lest haply thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Bible in Basic English

And, In their hands they will keep you up, so that your foot may not be crushed against a stone.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And that in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest perhaps thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Free Bible Version

holding you up to protect you from stumbling over a stone.’”

Geneva Bible 1599

And with their handes they shall lift thee vp, least at any time thou shouldest dash thy foote against a stone.

King James (Authorized) Version

And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

One Unity Resource Bible

and, ‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest perhaps you dash your foot against a stone.’”

Translation for Translators

They will lift you up with their hands when you are falling, so that you will not get hurt. You will not even strike your foot on a stone.’ ”

Unlocked Literal Bible

and, 'They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'”

Noah Webster Bible

And in their hands they will bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

World English Bible

and, ‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest perhaps you dash your foot against a stone.’”

Young's Literal Translation

and — On hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou mayest dash against a stone thy foot.'