Matthew 22:40

Easy To Read Version

All of the law and the writings of the prophets {\cf2\super [320]} take their meaning from these two commands.”

Cross References

Matthew 7:12

“Do to other people the same things you want them to do to you. This is the meaning of the law \{of Moses\} and the \{teaching of the\} prophets. {\cf2\super [83]}

John 1:17

The law was given through Moses. But grace and \{the way of\} truth came through Jesus Christ.

Romans 13:9

\{Why do I say this?\} Because the law says, “You must not do the sin of adultery, {\cf2\super [136]} you must not murder anyone, you must not steal anything, you must not want things that belong to other people.” {\cf2\super [137]} All these commands and all other commands are really only one rule: “Love other people the same as you love yourself.” {\cf2\super [138]}

Galatians 5:14

The whole law {\cf2\super [69]} is made complete in this one command: “Love other people the same as you love yourself.” {\cf2\super [70]}

1 Timothy 1:5

The goal of this command is for people to have love. To have this love people must have a pure heart, they must do what they know is right, and they must have true faith.

James 2:8

One law rules over all other laws. This royal law is found in the Scriptures {\cf2\super [4]} : “Love other people the same as you love yourself.” {\cf2\super [5]} If you obey this law, then you are doing right.