Matthew 22:37

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Matthew 22:36

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

Matthew 22:38

This is the first and most important commandment.

Mark 12:33

It is also true that we must love God with all our heart, mind, and strength, and that we must love others as much as we love ourselves. These commandments are more important than all the sacrifices and offerings that we could possibly make.”

Luke 10:27

The man replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind.’ They also say, ‘Love your neighbours as much as you love yourself.’ ”

Romans 8:7

Our desires fight against God, because they do not and cannot obey God's laws.

Deuteronomy 10:12

People of Israel, what does the LORD your God want from you? The LORD wants you to respect and follow him, to love and serve him with all your heart and soul,

Deuteronomy 30:6

You and your descendants are stubborn, but the LORD will make you willing to obey him and love him with all your heart and soul, and you will enjoy a long life.

Deuteronomy 6:4

Listen, Israel! The LORD our God is the only true God!

Deuteronomy 6:5

So love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, and strength.

1 John 4:21

The commandment that God has given us is: “Love God and love each other!”