Matthew 22:40 bbe — On these two rules all the law and the prophets are based.

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"On these two rules all the law and the prophets are based."

— Matthew 22:40, Bible in Basic English

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“On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets. ”
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Matthew 22 — Context

And he said to him, Have love for the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.

This is the first and greatest rule.

And a second like it is this, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself.

On these two rules all the law and the prophets are based.

Now while the Pharisees were together, Jesus put a question to them, saying,

What is your opinion of the Christ? whose son is he? They say to him, The Son of David.

He says to them, How then does David in the Spirit give him the name of Lord, saying,

Matthew 22:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:40 say?

Matthew 22:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “On these two rules all the law and the prophets are based.”

Where is Matthew 22:40 in the Bible?

Matthew 22:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 40.

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 22:40.

What translation should I read Matthew 22:40 in?

Matthew 22:40 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 22:40?

Matthew 22:40 reads (BBE): “On these two rules all the law and the prophets are based.” 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 22:40 bbe — On these two rules all the law and the prophets are based.

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