Matthew 22:36

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“Teacher, what is the most important commandment in the Law?”

Cross References

Hosea 8:12

My instructions for sacrifices were written in detail, but you ignored them.

Matthew 15:6

Is this any way to show respect to your parents? You ignore God's commands in order to follow your own teaching.

Matthew 22:35

One of them was an expert in the Jewish Law. So he tried to test Jesus by asking,

Matthew 22:37

Jesus answered: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.

Luke 11:42

You Pharisees are in for trouble! You give God a tenth of the spices from your gardens, such as mint and rue. But you cheat people, and you don't love God. You should be fair and kind to others and still give a tenth to God.