[4:3] 1 tn This is a first class condition: “If (and let’s assume that you are) the Son of God…”
[4:3] 2 tn Grk “say to this stone that it should become bread.”
[4:4] 3 tn Or “a person.” The Greek word ὁ ἄνθρωπος (Jo anqrwpo") is used generically for humanity. The translation “man” is used because the emphasis in Jesus’ response seems to be on his dependence on God as a man.
[4:4] 4 tc Most
[4:4] sn A quotation from Deut 8:3. Jesus will live by doing God’s will, and will take no shortcuts.