Matthew 4:10

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Cross-reference

In Matthew 16:23, Jesus says 'Get behind me, Satan' to Peter — parallel rebuke and same phrase used against temptation.

In Matthew 6:24, Jesus teaches that no one can serve two masters, reinforcing the exclusive devotion to God commanded here.

James 4:7 Parallel

In James 4:7, resisting the devil causes him to flee — parallel to Jesus commanding Satan to leave.

Deuteronomy 6:13 is the verse Jesus quotes: 'You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.'

Deuteronomy 6:14 Historical context

Deuteronomy 6:14 immediately follows the quoted verse, warning against going after other gods — reinforcing exclusive worship.

Deuteronomy 10:20 Related theme

Deuteronomy 10:20 repeats the command to fear and serve God only, providing another witness to the same principle Jesus cites.

Joshua 24:14 calls Israel to serve the Lord sincerely and put away other gods — echoing the exclusive worship Jesus demands.

1 Samuel 7:3 urges Israel to serve the Lord only and put away foreign gods — a direct parallel to the command Jesus quotes.

Zechariah 3:2 has the Lord rebuking Satan directly, echoing Jesus' 'Be gone, Satan!' — a strong thematic parallel.

Luke 4:8 Parallel

Luke 4:8 records the same temptation scene with Jesus quoting the same command to worship God alone.

Revelation 19:10 echoes the command 'Worship God!' as the angel refuses John's worship, aligning with Jesus' rebuke to Satan.

Exodus 20:3 Citation

Exodus 20:3 gives the first commandment against other gods, which underlies Jesus' quote here.

Acts 10:26 Parallel

In Acts 10:26, Peter refuses worship from Cornelius, echoing the command to worship God alone.

Luke 16:13 Parallel

In Luke 16:13, Jesus teaches that no servant can serve two masters, reinforcing the exclusive devotion to God commanded here.

Mark 8:33 Allusion

In Mark 8:33, Jesus uses the same rebuke 'Get behind me, Satan!' against Peter, echoing his confrontation with Satan here.

Deuteronomy 5:7 repeats the first commandment, the foundation for Jesus' rebuke of Satan.

Exodus 34:14 forbids worshiping other gods because God is jealous, reinforcing the exclusive worship Jesus calls for.

Revelation 4:10 shows elders worshiping God in heaven, echoing the command to worship God alone from Matthew 4:10.

Revelation 7:11 depicts angels worshiping God, reinforcing the exclusive worship of God commanded in Matthew 4:10.

Revelation 12:9 Related theme

Revelation 12:9 identifies Satan as the great deceiver, the same adversary Jesus rebukes in Matthew 4:10.