Man shall not live by bread alone

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1. According to Luke, Jesus spent forty days in the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan. One of Satan's challenges was, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone,’” referring to the words in the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy: “Man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord.”

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The expression is frequently used to point out that worldly goods are not enough for most people; they need spiritual fulfillment as well.

Example Sentences

And Jesus answered unto him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone.

From Pastor Pastorum by Latham, Rev. Henry

But Jesus answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

From Walks and Words of Jesus A Paragraph Harmony of the Four Evangelists by Olmsted, M. N.

November 21 Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.—MATT. iv.

From Daily Strength for Daily Needs by Tileston, Mary W.

Did God say once in God's sweet tone, Man shall not live by bread alone, But by all that cometh from His white throne?

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 90, June, 1875 by Various

"Man shall not live by bread alone," answered Tchudnovsky, sternly….

From Ten Days That Shook the World by Reed, John