Matthew 22:37
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King James Version (modern wording)
Jesus said unto him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
Matthew 22:37 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
Matthew 22:37 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
Matthew 22:37 (BSB)
Context of Matthew 22:37
This takes place during Jesus' last week in Jerusalem. A religious expert asks which commandment is the greatest. Jesus answers with Deuteronomy 6:5, loving God with the whole self, and then adds Leviticus 19:18, loving your neighbour as yourself.
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Questions about Matthew 22:37
What does Matthew 22:37 say?
Matthew 22:37 in modern King James wording reads: "Jesus said unto him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind."
Where is Matthew 22:37 found in the Bible?
Matthew 22:37 is verse 37 of chapter 22 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
What is the context of Matthew 22:37?
This takes place during Jesus' last week in Jerusalem. A religious expert asks which commandment is the greatest. Jesus answers with Deuteronomy 6:5, loving God with the whole self, and then adds Leviticus 19:18, loving your neighbour as yourself.