Matthew 22:40

Bible in Basic English 1965

On these two rules all the law and the prophets are based.

Cross References

Matthew 7:12

All those things, then, which you would have men do to you, even so do you to them: because this is the law and the prophets.

John 1:17

For the law was given through Moses; grace and the true way of life are ours through Jesus Christ.

Romans 13:9

And this, Do not be untrue in married life, Do not put to death, Do not take what is another's, Do not have desire for what is another's, and if there is any other order, it is covered by this word, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself.

Galatians 5:14

For all the law is made complete in one word, even in this, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself.

1 Timothy 1:5

But the effect of the order is love coming from a clean heart, and a knowledge of what is right, and true faith:

James 2:8

But if you keep the greatest law of all, as it is given in the holy Writings, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself, you do well: