Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
8. The devil taketh him to a very high mountain. We must keep in mind, what I have already stated, that it was not owing to any weakness of Christ’s nature, but to a voluntary dispensation and permission, that Satan produced this effect upon his eyes.
This is the duel between the Seed of the woman and the serpent himself. Note: great privileges and honor will not shield you from temptation; in fact, God usually humbles us after lifting us up. After we are admitted into communion with God, Satan sets upon us hardest. The assurance of sonship is the best armor against the suggestions of the evil spirit.
AI summary
Commenting on Matthew 4:1-11
And saith unto him, all these things will I give thee.... This is more fully and strongly expressed by the Evangelist Luke. Luk 4:6. And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me, and to whomsoever I will, I give it--all shall be thine.