Luke 4:13When the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him until another time.
The setting
Judean wilderness, ~30 AD. After failing three major temptations, Satan retreats but Luke ominously notes he'll return at an 'opportune time' — which happens during Jesus's arrest.
The emotion here: relief mixed with foreboding awareness of future battles
The original word
kairos (καιρὸν) — opportune time, the right moment, a critical season
Why it matters
Satan returns during Passion Week when Jesus is emotionally vulnerable in Gethsemane
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 4:13
This isn't victory — it's a temporary retreat. The real battle comes later when Jesus is betrayed
Common misconceptionPeople think this is the end of Jesus's temptation story. Luke specifically says Satan will return — this is just round one of an ongoing war.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 4:13
Bible Genome reading
Luke 4:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 4:13 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. The setting is wilderness. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include temptation, temporary victory. Notable phrases: completed every temptation; until another time.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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