Matthew 22:36
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 22:36 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 22:36 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 22:36 — KJV
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
— Matthew 22:36 (KJV)
Matthew 22:36 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 22:36
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 22:36: shalt, love, lord
“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 22:36: shalt, love, lord
“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 22:36: shalt, love, lord
“Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 22:36: shalt, love, lord
“But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 22:36: shalt, lord, god
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