Matthew 22:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 22:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 22:38 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 22:38 — KJV
“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
— Matthew 22:38 (KJV)
Matthew 22:38 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 22:38
“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 22:38: second, like, shalt
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 22:38: shalt, love, neighbour
“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 22:38: shalt, love, neighbour
“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 22:38: shalt, love, neighbour
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 22:38: shalt, love, neighbour
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