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Matthew 22

Matthew 22:36

The Greatest Commandment · Matthew 22:34–40
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Translations

Modern
“Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?”
Traditional
Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
Literal
“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?”
Latin
Magister, quod est mandatum magnum in lege?

Original

Greek
English
“Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?”

Notes

Matthew 22:36

Many strict Jews believed that every commandment was equally important. Because of this, a careless answer to the question could lead to an accusation of rejecting God’s law.

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

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Love

Topics

Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Decalogue: Commandments Duty of Man to God Jesus, the Christ: Tested by a Biblical Expert (In Jerusalem) Religion: True The Law of Moses: Taught the Jews: To Love and Fear God the Ten Commandments: Summed up Christ