Matthew 22:37

New International Reader's Version

Jesus replied, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your mind.’ (Deuteronomy 6:5)

Cross References

Matthew 22:36

“Teacher,” he asked, “which is the most important commandment in the Law?”

Matthew 22:38

This is the first and most important commandment.

Mark 12:33

To love God with all your heart and mind and strength is very important. So is loving your neighbor as you love yourself. These things are more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

Luke 10:27

He answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength and with all your mind.’ (Deuteronomy 6:5) And, ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ ” (Leviticus 19:18)

Romans 8:7

The mind ruled by the power of sin is at war with God. It does not obey God’s law. It can’t.

Deuteronomy 10:12

And now, Israel, what is the Lord your God asking you to do? Honor him. Live exactly as he wants you to live. Love him. Serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Deuteronomy 30:6

The Lord your God will keep you from being stubborn. He’ll do the same thing for your children and their children. Then you will love him with all your heart and with all your soul. And you will live.

Deuteronomy 6:4

Israel, listen to me. The Lord is our God. The Lord is the one and only God.

Deuteronomy 6:5

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength.

1 John 4:21

Here is the command God has given us. Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.