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It is written in God’s word
Jesus speaks the words that are written in Deuteronomy 8:3.
People do not only need bread in order to live
Jesus knew that God had led him into the wilderness to fast. Therefore it would be wrong for Jesus to change the rocks into bread for him to eat.
they need everything that God tells them
Jesus knew that hearing from God and obeying him was more important than eating food. By quoting this verse, Jesus showed that he was willing to follow it.