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Matthew 22:38 Cross-References
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“This is the first and great commandment.”
Matthew 22:38 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 22:38
Jesus identifies the greatest commandment: 'This is the first and great commandment' (Greek: αὕτη ἐστὶν ἡ μεγάλη καὶ πρώτη ἐντολή, 'this is the great and first commandment'), referring to loving God with all heart, soul, and mind (verse 37). The word πρώτη means both 'first' in rank and sequence. Loving God supremely is foundational to all other commands. 'Great' (μεγάλη) indicates magnitude and importance. This quotes Deuteronomy 6:5, the Shema Israel prayed daily. Comprehensive love - heart (emotion), soul (will), mind (intellect) - demands total devotion. All ethics derive from primary love...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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