Matthew 22:36 web — "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?"

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""Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?""

— Matthew 22:36, World English Bible

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“Master, which is the great commandment in the law?”
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“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law? ”
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““Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?””
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“Master, which is the great commandment in the law?”
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“Master, which is the chief rule in the law?”
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“Master, which is the great commandment in the law?”
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Matthew 22 — Context

When the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.

But the Pharisees, when they heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, gathered themselves together.

One of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, testing him.

"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?"

Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'

This is the first and great commandment.

A second likewise is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'

Matthew 22:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:36 say?

Matthew 22:36 in the World English Bible reads: “"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?"”

Where is Matthew 22:36 in the Bible?

Matthew 22:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 36.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 22:36.

What translation should I read Matthew 22:36 in?

Matthew 22:36 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 22:36?

Matthew 22:36 reads (WEB): “"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 22:36 web — "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?"

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