Matthew 22:34-46

34When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together.

35One of them, an expert in Moses’ Teachings, tested Jesus by asking,

36“Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in Moses’ Teachings?”

37Jesus answered him, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

38This is the greatest and most important commandment.

39The second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’

40All of Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets depend on these two commandments.”

41While the Pharisees were still gathered, Jesus asked them,

42“What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They answered him, “David’s.”

43He said to them, “Then how can David, guided by the Spirit, call him Lord? David says,

44‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Take the honored position—the one next to me [and the Father] on the heavenly throne until I put your enemies under your control.” ’

45If David calls him Lord, how can he be his son?”

46No one could answer him, and from that time on no one dared to ask him another question.