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Matthew 22:40

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Matthew 22:40

Verse 40 of 46

Scripture focus

On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Matthew 22:40 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 22:40

Theological / Devotional

Law and the prophets. A common Hebrew idiom designating the entire OT (see on Luke 24:44). In other words, Jesus affirms that the OT is nothing more nor less than an exposition of the two great principles here enunciated — love for God and love for man. For the reply of the “lawyer” to Jesus’ declaration see on Mark 12:32.

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