Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
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Bible References
Is more
Matthew 9:13
Go and learn what this means--'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice'; for I did not come to call the religious, but the outcast."
Matthew 12:7
And had you learned the meaning of the words--'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned those who are not guilty.
1 Corinthians 13:1
Though I speak in the 'tongues' of men, or even of angels, yet have not Love, I have become mere echoing brass, or a clanging cymbal!
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Matthew 22:36
"Teacher, what is the great commandment in the Law?"
1 John 4:21
Indeed, we have this Command from God-- 'He who loves God must also love his Brother.'