33 It is also true that we must love God with all our heart, mind, and strength, and that we must love others as much as we love ourselves. These commandments are more important than all the sacrifices and offerings that we could possibly make.”
34 When Jesus saw that the man had given a sensible answer, he told him, “You are not far from God's kingdom.” After this, no one dared ask Jesus any more questions.
35 As Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said, “How can the teachers of the Law of Moses say the Messiah will come from the family of King David?
36 The Holy Spirit led David to say,‘The Lord said to my Lord:Sit at my right sideuntil I make your enemiesinto a footstool for you.’
37 If David called the Messiah his Lord, how can the Messiah be his son?”The large crowd enjoyed listening to Jesus teach.
38 As Jesus was teaching, he said:Guard against the teachers of the Law of Moses! They love to walk around in long robes and be greeted in the market.
39 They like the front seats in the synagogues and the best seats at banquets.