Matthew 22:39-40 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 22:34-40

Here is a discourse which Christ had with a Pharisee-lawyer, about the great commandment of the law. Observe, I. The combination of the Pharisees against Christ, Matt. 22:34. They heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, had stopped their mouths, though their understandings were not opened; and they were gathered together, not to return him the thanks of their party, as they ought to have done, for his effectually asserting and confirming of the truth against the Sadducees, the common... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 22:34-40

22:34-40 When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. One of them, who was an expert in the Law, asked him a question as a test: "What commandment in the Law is greatest?" He said to him, "'You must love the Lord your God with your whole heart, and your whole soul, and your whole mind.' This is the great and the chief commandment; and the second is like it, 'You must love your neighbour as yourself.' On these two commandments the whole Law and the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 22:39

And the second is like unto it ,.... For there is but a second, not a third: this is suggested in opposition to the numerous commandments in the law, according to the opinion of the Jews, who reckon them in all to be "six hundred and thirteen": of which there are "three hundred and sixty five" negative ones, according to the number of the days of the year; and "two hundred and forty eight" affirmative ones, according to the members of a man's body F26 T. Bab. Maccot, fol. 23. 2. .... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 22:40

On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Not that all that is contained in the five books of Moses, and in the books of the prophets, and other writings of the Old Testament, is comprehended in, and is reducible to these two precepts; for there are many things delivered by way of promise, written by way of history, &c.; which cannot, by any means, be brought into these two general heads: but that everything respecting duty that is suggested in the law, or is more... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:39

Thou shalt love thy neighbor - The love of our neighbor springs from the love of God as its source; is found in the love of God as its principle, pattern, and end; and the love of God is found in the love of our neighbor, as its effect, representation, and infallible mark. This love of our neighbor is a love of equity, charity, succor, and benevolence. We owe to our neighbor what we have a right to expect from him - "Do unto all men as ye would they should do unto you," is a positive command... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:40

On these two - hang all the law and the prophets - They are like the first and last links of a chain, all the intermediate ones depend on them. True religion begins and ends in love to God and man. These are the two grand links that unite God to man, man to his fellows, and men again to God. Love is the fulfilling of the law, says St. Paul, Romans 13:10 ; for he who has the love of God in him delights to obey the Divine precepts, and to do all manner of kindness to men for God's sake. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:39

Verse 39 39.And the second is like it. He assigns the second place to mutual kindness among men, for the worship of God is first in order. The commandment to love our neighbors, he tells us, is like the first, because it depends upon it. For, since every man is devoted to himself, there will never be true charity towards neighbors, unless where the love of God reigns; for it is a mercenary love (76) which the children of the world entertain for each other, because every one of them has regard... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:40

Verse 40 Matthew 22:40.On these two commandments. I now return to Matthew, where Christ says that all the Law and the prophets depend on these two commandments; not that he intends to limit to them (78) all the doctrine of Scripture, but because all that is anywhere taught as to the manner of living a holy and righteous life must be referred to these two leading points. For Christ does not treat generally of what the Law and the Prophets contain, but, in drawing up his reply, states that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 22:34-40

Fourth attack: The Pharisees ' question concerning the great, commandment. ( Mark 12:28-34 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 22:34-40

The two commandments. Originality of mind may be as much apparent in a wise selection from what is old as in the creation of what is new. Some of the most striking teaching of our Lord is of this character. Jesus Christ did not repudiate the Old Testament, nor did he despise its truths because his own went further, but he pointed out what was most important in the ancient revelation, and rescued this from the oblivion into which it had fallen with many people in their scrupulous attention to... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 22:34-40

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 22:34-40

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 22:39

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 22:40

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:39

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:40

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:39

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:40

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 22:34-40

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 22:34-40

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