Matthew 22:40 net — All the law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.”

NET Bible

"All the law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.”"

— Matthew 22:40, NET Bible

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Matthew 22 — Context

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Jesus said to him,“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

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This is the first and greatest commandment.

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The second is like it:‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

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All the law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.”

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The Messiah: David’s Son and Lord While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus asked them a question:

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“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said,“The son of David.”

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He said to them,“How then does David by the Spirit call him‘Lord,’ saying,

Matthew 22:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:40 say?
Matthew 22:40 in the NET Bible reads: “All the law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.””
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 (NET): “All the law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.”” 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.
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