Matthew 22:40
On these two commandments depend the whole law and the prophets.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
In Context
39And a second commandment is like it—'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
41Now while the Pharisees were still gathered together, Jesus asked them a question.
Cross References
Matthew 7:12Therefore, whatever things you want people to do to you, you should also do to them, for this is the law and the prophets.
Romans 3:19Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to the ones who are under the law. This is in order that every mouth may be shut, and the whole world held accountable to God.
1 Timothy 1:5Now the goal of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from a sincere faith.
1 John 4:7Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and everyone who loves is born from God and knows God.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 22:35-41
The Substance of the Commandments. 34 But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. 35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as… Read the whole commentary →