## the very highest point ##

This was the corner of the temple roof. If someone slipped or jumped from there, they would be seriously injured or die.

## If you are the Son of God ##

The devil was probably challenging Jesus to prove that he was the Son of God.

## throw yourself down ##

"jump down to the ground"

## It is written ##

AT: "The Psalmist has written.” The devil partially quoted Psalm [Psalms 91:10](../../psa/091/010.md) in an effort to persuade Jesus to jump off the building. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## He will command ##

"He" refers to God.