Devine Scripture

Matthew 22:40

Matthew chapter 22 · verse 40 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets.

Context

v.39And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

v.40This passage

v.41Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 1:5

    But the end of the charge is love out of a pure heart and a good conscience and faith unfeigned:

  • 1 John 4:7

    Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is begotten of God, and knoweth God.

  • James 2:8

    Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well:

  • Romans 3:19

    Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it speaketh to them that are under the law; that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God:

  • John 1:17

    For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

  • Matthew 7:12

    All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.