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Luke 4:10
ESV for it is written, "‘He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you,’
NIV For it is written: " ‘He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully;
NASB for it is written: ‘HE WILL GIVE HIS ANGELS ORDERS CONCERNING YOU, TO PROTECT YOU,’
CSB For it is written: He will give his angels orders concerning you, to protect you,
NLT For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect and guard you.
KJV For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:
NKJV For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you,’

What does Luke 4:10 mean?

Jesus and Satan are at the highest point of the temple in Jerusalem (Luke 4:9). This was likely 30 stories, or about 90 meters, above the surrounding ground. The Devil (Luke 4:1–8) suggests Jesus should deliberately jump, which would force God to provide a supernatural rescue. This would immediately reveal Jesus as Christ to the entire world. It would also short-cut God's plan to redeem mankind through the cross.

In other moments, Jesus responded to temptation with references to the book of Deuteronomy. Satan is also able to quote Scripture. This statement, continued in the next verse (Luke 4:11) comes from Psalm 91:11–12. Taken out of context, this seems to suggest God is obligated to protect Jesus from all physical harm, no matter what He does. As with His other tests, Jesus properly responds by rejecting sin and choosing to trust in God's timing (Luke 4:12). Christ doesn't suggest that God would abandon Him—only that it would be wrong to challenge God, as if daring Him to break His promises.
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