Matthew 4:11

“Then the deuill leaueth him, and behold, Angels came and ministred vnto him.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
- King James Version

Then the devil *left Him; and behold, angels came and {began} to minister to Him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Then the devil leaveth him; and behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then the Evil One went away from him, and angels came and took care of him.
- Basic English Bible

Then the devil leaves him, and behold, angels came and ministered to him.
- Darby Bible

Then the devil leaveth him, and behold, angels came and ministered to him.
- Webster's Bible

Thereupon the Devil left Him, and angels at once came and ministered to Him.
- Weymouth Bible

Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him.
- World English Bible

Thanne the feend lafte hym; and lo! aungels camen nyy, and serueden to hym.
- Wycliffe Bible

Then doth the Devil leave him, and lo, messengers came and were ministering to him.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 4:11


4:11 Angels came and waited upon him - Both to supply him with food, and to congratulate his victory.


People's Bible Notes for Matthew 4:11


Mt 4:11 Then the devil leaveth him. Luke adds, "for a season" (Lu 4:13). When the devil is resisted he always flees. Angels came and ministered to him. I suppose this ministry was to supply him with food, but they also would afford spiritual sympathy.

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