Berean Standard Bible
“This is the first and greatest commandment.”
Matthew 22:38
Study note
A Pharisee expert in the law asks which commandment is the greatest. Jesus answers by quoting Deuteronomy.
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Related verses
- Deuteronomy 6:5And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
- Matthew 22:39And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
- Mark 12:30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
Compare translations
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
This is the first and greatest commandment.
World English Bible (WEB)
This is the first and great commandment.
King James Version (KJV)
This is the first and great commandment.
American Standard Version (ASV)
This is the great and first commandment.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
This is the first and greatest rule.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
this is a first and great command;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Este es el primero y el grande mandamiento.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Este es el primero y el más importante de los mandamientos.
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