Jesus summarized the most important commandments in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospels. When asked which commandment is the greatest in the Law, Jesus responded in Matthew 22:37-40 (NIV):
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Love the Lord your God: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." This is the first and greatest commandment.
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Love your neighbor: "And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Jesus emphasized that all the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments, highlighting the foundation of love in his teachings. These commandments encapsulate the essence of ethical behavior and relationship with God and others.
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