unfoldingWord_en_tn/luk/04/09.md

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the very highest point

This was the corner of the temple roof. If someone slipped or jumped from there, they would be seriously injured or die.

If you are the Son of God

The devil was probably challenging Jesus to prove that he was the Son of God.

throw yourself down

"jump down to the ground"

It is written

AT: "The Psalmist has written.” The devil partially quoted Psalm Psalms 91:10 in an effort to persuade Jesus to jump off the building. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

He will command

"He" refers to God.