## 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 ##

<b>throw yourself down<b>- "jump down to the ground"

## It is written ##

This could be translated as “it is written in the scriptures” or “the scriptures say” or “in the scriptures God said.” The devil partially quoted Psalm [Psalms 91:10](../../psa/091/010.md) in an effort to persuade Jesus to jump off the building.

## He will command ##

"He" refers to God.