Genesis 3:15 promises enmity between the serpent and the woman's seed — Jesus faces the serpent directly in the wilderness, fulfilling that conflict.

Mark 1:12 gives the same account: the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted.

Luke 4:1-13 provides a detailed account of the three temptations, parallel to Matthew's version.

John 14:30 calls Satan 'the ruler of this world' who has no power over Jesus — exactly the situation in the temptation where Jesus overcomes the devil.

Hebrews 2:18 explains that because Jesus suffered temptation, He can help those being tempted — directly referencing His wilderness experience.

Hebrews 4:15 states Jesus was tempted in every way yet without sin — directly describing the sinless outcome of His wilderness temptation.

Psalm 89:22 promises the enemy will not outwit God's anointed — fulfilled when Jesus conquers Satan's temptations in the wilderness.

1 Peter 5:8 warns that the devil prowls like a lion — the same adversary who tempted Jesus in the wilderness.

Revelation 12:9 identifies the devil as the ancient deceiver — the same figure who tempted Jesus.