3.16.] the Holy Ghost alighted upon [Luke 3.21, 22.] Him, and a voice was heard from heaven _saying in the words of David_, 'Thou art My Son, _this day have I begotten Thee_.' After [Matt.

4.1, 9.] His baptism He was tempted by the devil, who ended by claiming homage from Him.

To this Christ replied, 'Get thee behind [Matt 4.11.] Me, Satan,' &c.

So the devil [Luke 4.13.] departed from Him at that time worsted and convicted.
Justin knew that the words of Jesus were short and concise, not like those of a Sophist.

That He wrought miracles _might be learnt from the Acts of Pontius Pilate, fulfilling Is.xxxv.