Matthew 22:37

The Passion Translation

Jesus answered him, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with every passion of your heart, with all the energy of your being, and with every thought that is within you.’

Cross References

Luke 10:27

The religious scholar answered, “It states, ‘You must love the Lord God with all your heart, all your passion, all your energy, and your every thought. And you must love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”

Mark 12:33

And there is something more important to God than all the sacrifices and burnt offerings: it’s the commandment to constantly love God with every passion of your heart, with your every thought, and with all your strength—and to love your neighbor in the same way as you love yourself.”

Romans 8:7

In fact, the mind-set focused on the flesh fights God’s plan and refuses to submit to his direction, because it cannot!

Matthew 22:36

“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?”

Matthew 22:38

This is the great and supreme commandment.

1 John 4:21

For he has given us this command: whoever loves God must also demonstrate love to others.