Question 33
Baptism and Temptation of JesusThe last temptation of Jesus by the devil was to ask him to
- A.change stone to bread
- B.jump from the pinnacle of the temple
- C.bow down and worship him on a mountain
- D.refuse to heal the blind man
- E.support Peter in the use of the sword.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (bow down and worship him on a mountain)
Explanation
In Matthew's order the last temptation was to bow down and worship the devil on a very high mountain (Matthew 4:8–10). (Luke puts the temple pinnacle last.)