Luke 4:4

Footnotes

1. 12 Or “a person.” The Greek word ὁ ἄνθρωπος (ho anthrōpos) is used generically for humanity. The translation “man” is used because the emphasis in Jesus’ response seems to be on his dependence on God as a man.
2. 13 Most (A [D] Θ Ψ [0102] f1, 13 33 𝔐 latt) complete the citation with ἀλλʼ ἐπὶ παντὶ ῥήματι θεοῦ (ajll’ ejpi panti rhēmati theou, “but by every word from God”), an assimilation to Matt 4:4 (which is a quotation of Deut 8:3). The shorter reading is found in א B L W 1241 sa. There is no good reason why scribes would omit the rest of the quotation here. The shorter reading, on both internal and external grounds, should be considered the original wording in Luke. A quotation from Deut 8:3. Jesus will live by doing God’s will, and will take no shortcuts.