Matthew 22:35-38

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35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question:

36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”

37 Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’^[a]

38 This is the first and greatest commandment.

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Love the Lord

Cross References 2

1. Luke 7:30; Luke 10:25; Luke 11:45; Luke 14:3
2. Deuteronomy 6:5

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[a] Deut. 6:5

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