Matthew 22:40 web — The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."

World English Bible

"The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.""

— Matthew 22:40, World English Bible

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Matthew 22:40 in Other Translations

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KJV
“On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
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ASV
“On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets. ”
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NET
“All the law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.””
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DRB
“On these two commandments dependeth the whole law and the prophets.”
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BBE
“On these two rules all the law and the prophets are based.”
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KJVA
“On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
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Matthew 22 — Context

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.'

The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."

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

saying, "What do you think of the Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "Of David."

He said to them, "How then does David in 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 World English Bible reads: “The whole 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 (WEB): “The whole 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.

Matthew 22:40 web — The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."

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Matthew 22 — Context

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