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38 This is the first and most important command. 39 And the second command is like the first: ‘Love your neighbor[a] the same as you love yourself.’[b] 40 All of the law and the writings of the prophets take their meaning from these two commands.”

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  1. Matthew 22:39 your neighbor Or “others.” Jesus’ teaching in Lk. 10:25-37 makes clear that this includes anyone in need.
  2. Matthew 22:39 Quote from Lev. 19:18.

38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[a](A) 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”(B)

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  1. Matthew 22:39 Lev. 19:18