the tempter (Matthew 4:1; Mark 4:2) the enemy (Matthew 13:39) a murderer and the father of lies (John 8:44) a deceiver (2 Corinthians 11:14) a deceitful and seducing spirit (1 Timothy 4:1) the ruler of darkness (Ephesians 6:12) the adversary seeking to devour (1 Peter 5:8)