Matthew 22:35-39

35 and one of them, a teacher of the Law, tried to trap him with a question.

36 "Teacher," he asked, "which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"

37 Jesus answered, " "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' ¹

38 This is the greatest and the most important commandment.

39 The second most important commandment is like it: "Love your neighbor as you love yourself.' ²

Cross References

• 1. 22.37Deuteronomy 6.5.
• 2. 22.39Leviticus 19.18.