# The tempter

These words refer to the same being as "the devil" (as in verse 1).

# If you are the Son of God, command

"You are the Son of God, so you can command" Alternate translation: "Prove that you are the Son of God by commanding"

# the Son of God

This refers to Jesus, the Son of God. It is best to translate “Son” with the same word that your language uses to refer to a human son.

# command these stones to become bread.

"say to these stones, 'Become bread.'"

# bread

"food"