Samuel Butler: The devil tempted Christ; yes, but it was Christ who tempted the devil to tempt him.

The devil tempted Christ; yes, but it was Christ who tempted the devil to tempt — Samuel Butler

The devil tempted Christ; yes, but it was Christ who tempted the devil to tempt him.

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