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General Information:
Here Matthew begins a new part of the story in which Jesus spends 40 days in the wilderness, where Satan tempts him. In verse 4, Jesus rebukes Satan with a quotation from Deuteronomy.
Jesus was led up by the Spirit
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the Spirit led Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
to be tempted by the devil
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "so the devil could tempt Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
the devil ... The tempter
These refer to the same being. You may have to use the same word to translate both.