Matthew 22:34-39
22:36 a Since many strict Jews saw all commandments as equally binding, a careless response to this question could lead to the accusation of undermining the law of God.22:37 b Jesus answers from the Shema (Deut 6:4-9 c), one of the core statements of God’s covenant with Israel (The first Hebrew word of Deut 6:4-9 d is shema‘, “hear”).
22:39 e Love your neighbor as yourself: Lev 19:18 f; see also Rom 13:9 g; Gal 5:6 h, 14 i; Jas 2:8 j.
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