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Matthew 22

Matthew 22:34

The Greatest Commandment · Matthew 22:34–40
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Translations

Modern
And when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they themselves gathered together.
Traditional
But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.
Literal
And the Pharisees, having heard that He silenced the Sadducees, were gathered at the same place.
Latin
Pharisæi autem audientes quod silentium imposuisset sadducæis, convenerunt in unum:

Original

Greek
English
And when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they themselves gathered together.

Notes

Matthew 21:23–22:46

This section focuses on how Jewish leaders challenged the authority of Jesus. Each time, the wisdom of Jesus revealed their lack of spiritual understanding. These debates also revealed the status of Jesus as the Messiah and the consequences of rejecting him. Sadly, the leaders became more resistant with each encounter and plotted to kill Jesus (Matthew 21:23, 46; 22:15–17, 23, 34, 41).

Events

Parallels

Deuteronomy 6:1–19 Mark 12:28–34

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy Sadducee: A Jewish sect that denied the resurrection and spirits

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ

Topics

Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Decalogue: Commandments Jesus, the Christ: Tested by a Biblical Expert (In Jerusalem) Sadducees: Reject the Doctrine of the Resurrection The Sadducees: Christ: Silenced