35 One of them was an authority on the law. So he tested Jesus with a question.
36 "Teacher," he asked, "which is the most important commandment in the Law?"
37 Jesus replied, " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your mind.' (Deuteronomy 6:5)
38 This is the first and most important commandment.
39 And the second is like it. 'Love your neighbor as you love yourself.' (Leviticus 19:18)
40 Everything that is written in the Law and the Prophets is based on these two commandments."
41 The Pharisees were gathered together. Jesus asked them,