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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1985 Question 29

Question 29

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

Which of these statements is correct?

  1. A.The order in which Jesus was tempted varies in Matthew and Luke but the tests remain the same
  2. B.Matthew follows Luke's order in which Jesus was tempted
  3. C.The temptation story of Jesus is found in Mark only.
  4. D.Only Luke gives us the story of Jesus' temptation
  5. E.The story of Jesus' temptation is found in Luke and John only.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (The order in which Jesus was tempted varies in Matthew and Luke but the tests remain the same)

Explanation

Matthew and Luke record the same three temptations, but Matthew puts the temple test second and Luke puts it last (Matthew 4:1–11; Luke 4:1–13).